About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to 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 with a competitive remuneration package. In addition, we are proud to offer:

• Performance bonus eligibility of up to 15%.
• Flexible working arrangements including regular work from home.
• 15 days personal/carers leave.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer or 4 weeks as the secondary carer. 
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a charismatic and inspiring leader to take on the role of Manager Telecommunications within the Assets division. 

As the leader for this team, you will be accountable for leading the development of key strategies, tactics and capabilities of ElectraNet's Telecommunications functions and for delivering outcomes organisation-wide. You will drive the development, review, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of the operational plans, policies, procedures and frameworks that govern the Telecommunications function. 

A big part of this role will also be focused on the development of people capabilities and behaviours, set meaningful performance and development goals, advocate open communication and ensure regular coaching and feedback session and lead the team to achieve its operational objectives by providing clear direction and empowering team members to succeed.

Success in this role is characterised by impactful and influential leadership to ensure strong engagement and culture across the function effective collaboration across the business and successful delivery of functional activities to support the achievement of ElectraNet’s business goals and objectives.

About You

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

• Experience working as a strategic leader and/or leadership of a relevant discipline at a senior level in a corporate environment for the last 10 to 15 years.
• Tertiary qualifications in a technical or management field or equivalent experience is essential. 
• Experience in leading and building a high-performing teams with positive culture.
• Strong financial and business acumen within the Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and foster relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
• In depth knowledge and experience in Telecommunications, National Electricity Rules and The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 and subsequent amendments.
• Exceptional communication skills, including demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively and initiate urgent action to overcome difficult problems.
• A clear thinker, with sound knowledge and experience in people management and the ability to constructively challenge the status quo.

If you fit the bill, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to submit your applications online today!

How To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications by clicking “Apply”. Submissions close Sunday, 9 February 2025, however prelim screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. To view the position description click here.

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.