Works Ready Team Leader

About the Contract

Zinfra as a leading infrastructure services provider has been appointed as the new delivery partner for operations and maintenance (O&M) services on AusNet's electricity distribution network.

As part of our growth and commitment to excellence, we are seeking a Works Ready Team Leader to join our Planning team and lead the preparation and coordination of work packages for our field delivery teams.

The Role

The Works Ready Team Leader - Underground is responsible for leading a team of Works Ready Coordinators/Planners to ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient preparation of work packages that enable safe and effective field execution.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of planners located across multiple depots, driving high standards of work readiness.
• Oversee job scoping, outage management, and materials ordering.
• Ensure work packages meet compliance, HSEQ, and quality standards.
• Champion smart work packaging strategies to optimise resources and customer outcomes.
• Promote and embed the use of digital tools (SAP, UPvise, GIS, mobile platforms) to improve planning efficiency.
• Act as an escalation point for complex planning issues or customer interface challenges.
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers, Field Leaders, and AusNet representatives to ensure seamless transition from planning to execution.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in electrical networks, project coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in work planning and order management within the electricity supply industry.
• A sound understanding of construction, maintenance, scheduling, and network operations.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, GIS tools, and other work management systems.
• Leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and build team capability.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Accountable and results-driven with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead through change.
• Highly organised, collaborative, and respectful in cross-functional team environments.
• Customer-focused, with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Why Zinfra?

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Victoria's electricity distribution network.

Work in a values-driven organisation that prioritises safety, quality, and people development.

Access to professional growth, leadership development, and career pathways across Zinfra and AusNet partnerships.

Be part of a supportive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. [DW3][JB4]

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's "Net Zero" targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties:Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.