Project Services Lead

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people. Our Operations and Projects team are leading the development and delivery of a wide-ranging portfolio of power generation initiatives, from revitalising conventional coal-fired plants to pioneering cutting-edge technologies like pumped hydro, wind, and large-scale solar. With the flexibility to self-manage projects or collaborate with external engineering, procurement, and construction partners, the team plays a critical role in shaping EnergyAustralia’s transition to a cleaner, smarter energy future.

About the Role

Are you an experienced project professional ready to shape the future of energy? In this 12 Month FTC as theProject Services Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving best-practice project execution across a diverse and evolving portfolio. Reporting to the Project Director, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of project service from managing cost, schedule, risk, quality, and change control, while ensuring seamless reporting and documentation. This is your opportunity to lead the transformation of our project systems to support cutting-edge energy developments, including battery energy storage and pumped hydro, and leave a lasting mark on EnergyAustralia’s journey toward EA2025. In your role, key responsibilities will include:

- Lead cost engineering and estimating activities, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with project structures.
- Monitor and report on project spend, maintaining financial data integrity within control systems.
- Coordinate and deliver cost and schedule reports in line with defined reporting cycles and governance standards.
- Provide expert advice on cost control and schedule management to support project delivery.
- Establish and maintain robust schedule and risk management functions across the project lifecycle.
- Support earned value analysis and ensure adherence to project governance procedures.
- Identify and assess risks, ambiguities, and issues in project documentation to inform execution strategies.
- Oversee implementation of audit recommendations, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.
- Manage project documentation systems and ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Collaborate effectively across multicultural, multi-stakeholder environments, aligning diverse practices with EnergyAustralia’s Project Delivery Model.

How can you support the Clean Energy Transition

If you think you have what it takes to be successful:

- Undergraduate qualifications (preferred) in Business (Finance or Accounting Major), Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- 10+ years’ experience in a maintenance/construction/cost control role
- Proven relevant experience in a Project Management or Project Services environment in a similar Project Services role
- Understanding of cost/schedule management methodologies and techniques
- Ability to understand and use cost (e.g. advanced Excel)/schedule management (e.g. Primavera) software
- The ability to build relationships both internally and externally
- Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a strong ability to lead and influence stakeholders
- Highly developed organisational, analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with earned value analysis and cost/progress S-curves

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply’ button.

Why Us?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;

- Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
- Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
- Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work
- 2 paid recharge days
- State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
- Onsite Tech Bar

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