Project Manager Customer Capital Works

About Us
Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider, powering progress across Australia's energy and utilities sectors. With over 2,000 skilled professionals along the East Coast, we deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions that exceed expectations. In 2025, Zinfra was proudly appointed as AusNet's new service delivery partner for electricity distribution network operations and maintenance across Victoria. As we expand into regional communities in the North and East of the state, we're actively recruiting and investing in local talent to help shape a stronger, more resilient energy future. Join us as we energise Victoria—together

About The Role
This Project Management role serves as a critical conduit for AusNet's Customer and Capital Works programs. Acting as a gatekeeper, the role involves validating work instructions and SOR units before directing tasks to appropriate planning and construction teams for timely execution. Strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle is essential, adapting to varied client needs. The role also encompasses broader project management responsibilities, including tracking complex work from initiation to completion and performing financial analytics. Success in this role ensures alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Building strong relationships by frequently liaising and negotiating with key AusNet stakeholders and offering regular, transparent updates
• Collaborating closely with Zinfra Planners and the Coordination team to ensure smooth job progress and shared understanding
• Facilitating inclusive communication through project meetings and group emails, involving third parties when needed to support complex jobs
• Taking ownership of financial outcomes by being accountable for P&L performance across assigned projects
• Ensuring timely delivery by actively managing job completion in alignment with due dates and client expectations
• Championing strategic priorities by thoughtfully prioritising Capital works over maintenance tasks where possible
• Communicating proactively by providing early updates on delays, cancellations, or variations to maintain trust and clarity
• Upholding integrity by consistently following established business processes or seeking guidance when exceptions arise
• Fostering growth and learning by completing required training and generously supporting colleagues in their development

Success profile
Thriving in this role means combining technical confidence with a collaborative mindset. You'll be drawing on your deep understanding of Victoria's electrical distribution network while nurturing strong relationships, embracing accountability, and supporting others. Your ability to interpret data and systems will help drive meaningful outcomes for customers and the business.

• Demonstrated grasp of Victorian Distribution network operations and VESI requirements
• Ability to navigate AusNet systems (SAP, SDME, SAMS, NEXOS, Objective) with ease and confidence
• Experience using MS Office tools to communicate clearly and analyse data effectively
• History of support financial decision-making through accurate reporting and thoughtful analysis
• Evidence of building trust through collaborative planning, relationship-building, and shared accountability
• Electrical distribution estimating experience highly regarded

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.

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

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