Manager Regulated Portfolio

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed. 

At ElectraNet, we believe people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package plus superannuation and performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

Other benefits also include:

•    15 days personal/carers leave per year.

•    5 weeks of annual leave per year.

•    16 weeks paid parental leave.

•    Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.

•    Flexible work practices that support your well-being 

•    Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

•    Support for professional certification and memberships.

•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Aside from the benefits listed above, here's more of what you can look forward to with us:

•    Exciting projects across South Australia.

•    Strong team spirit and an inclusive company culture.

•    Excellent career development and support.

•    Regular social events and activities.

The Manager Regulated Portfolio is a critical leadership role where you will drive the development of key strategies, growth, and capabilities of the Regulated Portfolio team, delivering outcomes across the organisation. This role is also accountable for leading the successful delivery of the regulated infrastructure portfolio to ensure that the capital works program is delivered efficiently.

In this role, you will manage a high-performing team of Project Managers and Administrative team members. You will work closely with Project Sponsors and key business sponsors to proactively manage budgets, ensuring that activities and investments align with the organization's financial objectives.

Success in this role is defined by demonstrating impactful and influential leadership. This involves fostering strong engagement and a positive culture within the function, effectively collaborating across the business and with external contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of functional activities to support the achievement of ElectraNet's business goals and objectives.

Here's what we're looking for in our new leader:

•    A tertiary qualification in a relevant technical or management field and/ or a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is essential.

•    Proven and demonstrated experience in adding value to the business by providing strategic and operational guidance portfolio and project management. 

•    Strong knowledge and experience in managing and delivering commercially focused project solutions within a highly complex regulated environment.

•    Sound commercial focus and understanding of key business drivers in considering risk and opportunity in commercial decision making.

•    Knowledge of HV, substation and transmission performance and operation, National Electricity Rules, Transmission Codes and relevant standards will be an added advantage.  

•    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative and productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.

•    Demonstrated leadership to inspire, motivate, mentor and develop employees to be engaged, accountable and achieve best-practice in their respective disciplines.

Submission of applications will close on 1 December 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via our careers page, as interviews may occur prior to the closing date. For more information about the role, please click here for a copy of the Position Description. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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