About ElectraNet

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.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution. For this role, we’re proud to offer a competitive remuneration package starting at $180,000 (base + super) with eligibility for up to 15% performance bonus. In addition, we offer:

• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
• Interstate relocation support (where applicable)
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility
• Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture
• Support for professional certification and memberships
• Regular social events and activities

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Contracted Portfolio Lead to play a pivotal role in developing and leading the governance and reporting across ElectraNet’s contracted project portfolio. This role ensures projects are delivered in alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and financial outcomes.

You will:

• Lead the project governance lifecycle, including initiation, approval, monitoring, and closure
• Build and continuously improve governance and project systems and processes, ensuring clear visibility and control across the entire project lifecycle—from opportunity and bid, through contract negotiation, to project delivery
• Facilitate investment decision-making forums and coordinate the investment review committee
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, including business cases, risk assessments, and performance reports
• Produce high-quality, timely reports on portfolio performance, investment status, and risk profiles
• Collaborate with business development managers, finance, project sponsors, and project managers to operationalise strategy and provide expert advice to senior leadership
• Maintain dashboards and analytical tools to track portfolio health and investment outcomes
• Engage with internal teams and senior stakeholders to influence optimal commercial outcomes aligned with ElectraNet’s corporate strategy

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments and can influence outcomes at the highest level.

About You

You’re not just experienced—you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on complexity and knows how to turn opportunities into results. You bring a proven track record in portfolio management, investment governance, or project delivery within infrastructure or energy sectors, where success depends on precision, collaboration, and commercial acumen.

Your background includes:

• Significant experience in portfolio management or a related function, ideally within infrastructure or energy sectors
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to integrate portfolio strategy with business objectives and capital planning/regulatory environments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project management tools, plus confident use of CRM/economic modelling/reporting tools
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills; clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience

If you don’t meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply—potential and transferable skills matter.

How To Apply

Please apply online via our careers page before Friday 9 January 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date. Applicants can also register for job alerts via our careers page. Position Descriptions can be obtained by clicking here.

Successful applicant 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.