Materials Coordinator EP&T

About us:

At CitiPower and Powercor, we're proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we're here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we're essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we're committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It's why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we're doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we're focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

About the Role:

As an important member of the project team, the Materials Coordinator has the primary responsibility of managing the materials and equipment required for the successful delivery of CitiPower distribution projects.

This role can be based at Brooklyn, Ballarat or Bendigo

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Sourcing of non-catalogued and technical materials and equipment including quote review where process requires. Creation of purchase requisitions where required.
• Liaise with Designers, Project Managers, Procurement, Logistics, Overhead, Underground and EP&T in respect of materials requirements including technical specifications, procurement and storage.
• Keep master list of all materials ordered for projects (including long lead time materials) and provide summary information on project materials status (ordered, due, delivered).
• Manage storage of equipment and materials from receipt to delivery to project site in job lots.
• Investigate and expedite late delivery or order completeness queries.
• Ensure correct materials and plant are entered into SAP.

Required skills and experience: 

• Relevant electrical systems certification highly desirable or significant experience in a similar technical sourcing role.
• Advanced in Excel and SAP.
• Experience in assessing exact detailed material requirements for construction projects.
• Knowledge of electricity distribution construction.
• Experience in ordering materials in SAP and supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of assets, design and work practices associated with Network Assets.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and procedures.

Your career with us:

 We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees. 

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace. 

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more. 

What's next? 

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at 

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 18th September.  For the full Position Description, reach out to Tamara Duncan from the Talent Team at  

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don't hesitate to discuss these with us. 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.