Project Delivery Lead - CIAW Projects

About the role

CitiPower and Powercor deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day. Reporting to the Team Leader Rural Projects - Northern, the Project Delivery Lead is responsible for delivering Customer Initiated Augmentation Works (CIAW) projects across the northern region, based in Bendigo. The role manages projects from initiation to completion, keeping them safe, on time, within budget and compliant with business standards, regulations and customer requirements. It is covered by the Powercor & CitiPower & ASU, PA UWU Enterprise Agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships so CIAW projects are delivered in line with business and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate outcomes with customers so their needs are met while protecting network capacity, safety and commercial interests.
• Manage internal stakeholder expectations by communicating project progress clearly and on time.
• Identify and manage project risks (financial and delivery time) and variations, and take corrective action.
• Ensure contractors and their activities comply with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Advise on AER guidelines for CIAW, including CitiPower and Powercor policies and processes, and fix any non-compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to identify the Least Cost Technically Acceptable (LCTA) option for each customer.

Required profile

• Certificate IV ESI Power Systems, Associate Diploma of Electrical Engineering, Project Management qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution industry.
• Understanding of the CIAW Electricity Supply Policy and associated codes.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes for the business and customers, and to build working relationships with developers, architects, electrical contractors, builders and consultants.

Required skills

• Knowledge of VESI design, CitiPower and Powercor technical standards and construction practices.
• Ability to advise on AER guidelines and technical standards.

What we offer

• Salary of Pay Point 14 ($120,303) to Pay Point 18 ($141,711) plus 13% superannuation and allowances.
• Hybrid work options, purchased leave and 15 weeks of gender-neutral primary parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning, and exclusive discounts.

Applications close on 6 November 2026 via the company's careers website.