At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so’s the future.

That’s why we need you. As the Project Systems Lead, you’ll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses. No matter your role, your work is about every light turned on. It’s every community connected and every future made possible.

Together, we’re gearing up for an even brighter future, working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us grow our impact and ensure we’re ready to tackle the challenge of our lives. Join us and make it happen.

Find a career that matters and lasts

As the Project Systems Lead, you’ll help find clever solutions to interesting problems as you grow your skills every day. You will oversee a team to ensure adequate systems are implemented to support the delivery of Major Projects.

And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know. Here’s how:

• You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to develop digital systems and work processes to provide a seamless integration of project data and transmittal to the construction contractors.
• You’ll lead change management to support the adoption of new systems and technologies within our Major Projects division
• You develop quality management systems and of QA/QC to meet ISO 9001 standards
• You’ll ensure appropriate systems are embedded to allow efficient project reporting and control of quality documentation.
  

What you’ll bring

• A degree level qualification in Information Systems, Technology, Quality Management
• Extensive practical industry experience in the systems associated with major project delivery
• A broad understanding of principles and governance in Project Controls including sub-functions of planning and scheduling, estimating, cost, change management and data analysis / improvement.
• The ability to influence, engage with and communicate effectively across multiple business units and functional areas.
• Extensive practical experience in a project environment of large-scale green and brownfield projects.
• Significant experience in leading teams responsible for Project Controls systems & techniques.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

Why Powerlink?

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Volunteer leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
• Bright, open office layout with access to onsite credit union and cafeteria.
• Free undercover parking and charging stations for electric vehicles
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations, onsite gym facilities and access to Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Be the start of every possibility.

There’s so much opportunity for you to grab here. If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you’ll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Application close Midnight 12th October 2023.. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

If you’d like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.