Distribution Program Management Team Leader

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Program Management Team Leader at our South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, on a full-time permanent basis.

About this role

As the Distribution Program Management Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals, who are accountable for the optimal planning and scheduling of Western Power’s high-volume distribution program of assigned volumetric works, as well as large commercial programs and land development projects.

This position will be required to provide technical thought leadership within the Team and wider Customer Connection Services Function to successfully drive and deliver:

• Key project milestones
• Highly sensitive and critical projects and programs of work, and
• Provide effective technical scheduling management using appropriate governance to achieve strategic business outcomes.

You will also be focussing on the following:

• Leading and influencing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Effective utilisation of scheduling tool ensuring capacity, resources, skills, and project requirements are thoroughly understood to ensure over-sight of overall schedule is visible and accessible, with the ability to forecast efficiently.
• Understand the complexity of projects and the impacts they may have on the current environment, as well as reputational impact to Western Power.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Professionally qualified in project or program management (e.g., PgMP, MSP).
• Degree qualified in relevant focus areas (e.g., business administration, project/program management, contract management or engineering.) or Trade qualified coupled with Diploma Frontline Management and significant relevant industry experience
• Extensive experience in managing teams multi-disciplined professional employees with superior and strong organisational and technical leadership skill and proven program/project management experience as well as a detailed understanding of business issues.
• Extensive program and project management knowledge and experience, preferably within an engineering and/or construction environment, including a high-level understanding of technical concepts that contribute to delivering the desired project outcomes.
• Proven ability to successfully manage health, safety, and environment requirements.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships within a corporate environment.
• An understanding of risk and compliance management and its application in the business.
• Demonstrated industry knowledge and experience of scoping, scheduling and reporting tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to produce high quality outputs and present complex concepts.
• At least 10 years Project and Program management technical experience preferably within an electrical or utilities environment.
• Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, and motivating people and changing behaviour.

Our people are our priority

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Things to consider

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on Friday, 13th September.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.