Manager Network Portfolio Optimisation

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**:
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**A career that matters and lasts**:
As the Manager Network Portfolio Optimisation you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Competitive Salary starting from $330,000 including superannuation
- Lead the development of strategic network investment planning processes
- Lead transformational project planning, helping drive decarbonisation of the energy system

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

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- Flexible & hybrid working options
- Career development
- Health & wellbeing programs
- Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
- Inclusive workplace facilities
- Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

**The opportunity**:
As Manager Network Portfolio Optimisation, you will be responsible for leading the development of Powerlink’s investment plans. This includes developing key investment plans for network transformation as Powerlink sets its network up for the future and optimising these plans based on existing network needs. You will ensure these plans are actioned through the network portfolio plan, non-network solutions, and operational plans. You will also be tasked with quantifying network risk and overseeing market engagement processes, including those required under the National Electricity Rules.

You will lead a diverse team of professionals in the development of Powerlink’s strategic network investment planning process, ensuring that structured team and project planning is carried out effectively. You will manage scheduling, resourcing, communication, and engagement to align with the broader organisational objectives, gaining cross functional input. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop Powerlink’s long-term integrated Network Investment Outlook, Asset Plans, and identify development opportunities across both regulated and non-regulated lines of business.

Your leadership and influence will extend to stakeholder engagement across the organisation, as this role also plays an important role in ensuring the network investment plans are known and supported across the business, in readiness for execution.

**The people you'll join**:
Based in Virginia, Brisbane, you will work within the Network and Business Development division, reporting directly into the General Manager Network Portfolio.

The Network Portfolio team oversees the development and optimisation of Powerlink's network investment plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The team collaborates across the organisation to create actionable strategies, communicate plans, and support key systems.

In an environment where the mix of electricity generation is changing and network load is increasing, this function plays a key role of developing, optimising and then executing these plans.

**What you'll bring**:
You will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or have a lesser qualification coupled with significant experience in coordinating asset Planning and Management within the energy and utilities industries.

In addition to your planning and optimisation skills, you will have highly developed people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to lead and influence diverse teams to create a culture of empowerment and high-performance.

You will also have demonstrated success in optimising strategic asset investment plans, guiding organisations through regulatory frameworks, and effectively engaging stakeholders to deliver complex plans.

**Find your possibility today**:
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