Senior Development Manager

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.

Life at Powerlink

As a Senior Development Manager,  you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay  
• Hybrid, family-friendly flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.
• Robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels - including Women in Leadership programs.

Find a career that matters and lasts

As a Senior Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of Powerlink's Major Projects and CopperString 2032. You'll lead and manage the execution of complex regulatory approvals, land and access rights, cultural heritage compliance and native title for major linear infrastructure projects. And you'll do it with down-to-earth people you're proud to work with and get to know. Here's how:

• Coordinate and project manage all upstream development activities for major linear infrastructure projects, including securing regulatory approvals, managing land access and acquisition, and ensuring compliance with cultural heritage and native title matters.
• Proactively engage with regulators, internal stakeholders, and external partners to foster positive relationships and navigate challenges collaboratively.
• Lead and oversee project teams throughout the Major Projects lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the Development Management Plan.
• Manage performance of development delivery contractors, optimizing delivery of works within budget constraints.
• Identify and mitigate key risks within large-scale infrastructure projects, providing detailed reporting and implementing strategies to ensure project timelines are met.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align efforts with project objectives, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Communicate effectively with communities, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring social performance goals are met.
• Monitor development project activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, preparing regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The community you will join

Based at our Bowen Hills office, you will join a team of professionals dedicated to shaping Queensland's energy future. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled individuals who value collaboration and innovation in everything they do. 

Your expertise

• Degree in relevant field with extensive experience in primary approvals, land access, and cultural heritage for large-scale projects.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale projects with budget oversight and risk management.
• Strategic and tactical development services expertise for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in project scheduling, estimating, and resource modeling.
• Expertise in securing regulatory approvals, particularly under the EPBC Act.
• Comprehensive understanding of native title legislation and land acquisition processes.
   

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 9th June 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.