THE OPPORTUNITY
You will be responsible for the leadership and management of projects through the execution and delivery stages of the project lifecycle focusing on environmental projects at Callide.
Your role will be to ensure that project scope, safety, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met, while managing risks and stakeholder expectations during construction, implementation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
- Lead the execution of assigned projects, ensuring delivery meets approved scope, safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Support the Development Lead during early project stages by providing execution input and plans, then take full accountability for delivery after approval.
- Own and manage the project execution plan, including schedule, resources, and execution approach.
- Coordinate all site activities, including contractors, procurement, construction, commissioning, and site acceptance.
- Monitor project progress, proactively managing risks, issues, and changes to minimise impact on outcomes.
- Work closely with Operations, HSE, and other stakeholders to ensure safe and effective integration into operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and organisational standards.
- Track and report project performance across safety, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
- Actively manage risks to meet agreed project commitments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information in management systems and tools.
- Lead problem-solving during execution and implement corrective actions where required.
- Provide clear, evidence-based forecasts for cost and schedule.
- Manage final handover to Operations and formal project close-out.
This is a fixed term (2 year) position at Callide Power Station.
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
- Degree level qualifications in Engineering or other relevant discipline such as commerce, business or science.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a project management role in a Power Generation or heavy industry environment.
- Management experience in the delivery of projects above $500k.
- Experience and understanding of permit to work systems and safe work methods for works conducted in an operational facility.
- Ability to spend extended period based on site during execution of project works.
Desired:
- University Post Graduate Degree in Project Management.
- In depth understanding of power station plant and process systems and analysis.
- Experience in the use of scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6.
ABOUT US
CS Energy is a Queensland energy company that has more than 500 employees, operates two power stations and has a trading portfolio of 3,535 megawatts. CS Energy's core business is the generation and sale of electricity in the National Electricity Market, dispatching 30 per cent of Queensland's electricity output.
CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be supplied to those who require additional support.
Callide Power Station is located within the vibrant community of Biloela. The relaxed central Queensland lifestyle is popular with families and singles alike, and the region boasts several schools, sporting clubs and a strong community spirit. CS Energy offers a range of benefits for regional employees including relocation assistance, education assistance, holiday travel scheme and housing assistance.
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JOB CLOSING DATE
Thursday, 5 February 2026.