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AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.
AEMO’s System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation. The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport, industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission connection projects. In Victoria, AEMO performs some of the responsibilities carried out in other states by Transmission Network Service Providers (TNSPs). The Victorian Network Services and Delivery Department is responsible for delivering Victorian TNSP obligations in relation to the delivery of regulated power system augmentations, including major projects and nonregulated projects which are delivered at the request of the Victorian Government. The department provides the commercial and procurement strategy to ensure value for money for Victorian electricity consumers balanced with timeliness. It also engages delivery partners for the services that are required to be provided and manages existing and future contracts for network services that are being provided for the shared transmission network in Victoria.
About the Role
Working for the VNIW Senior Commercial manager, the Senior Project Controller/Scheduler will be required to develop and implement project controls systems and processes whilst working with the Project Manager and Discipline Leads within AEMO and other entities including VicGrid, AEMO contractors and consultants. This role will ensure that all work meets the standards in relation to safety, quality, timeframe, cost and other project specific requirements. This role will also assist in developing and managing project and corporate reporting as required.
What You Will Be Doing
- Develop and apply project control processes to the delivery of the VNI West project.
- Develop and maintain master schedule working closely with both Internal and External Stakeholders including VicGrid.
- Manage the project controls and planning capability within the contract to ensure an efficient, effective and sustainable capability to achieve the required level of service.
- Baseline plans, establish and manage dependencies, and track tasks as part of project delivery.
- Develop and Implement Earned Value Matrix, ensuring periodic and timely reporting.
- Coach and mentor other commercial team staff and accurately report on planned vs actual progress and costs.
- Identify opportunities and risks, develop mitigation strategies, monitor and report on schedule impact and status of identified risks and opportunities.
- Identify, track and report on key milestones and prepare periodic reports.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Education/Certificates:
- Appropriate Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (such as engineering, commerce, or management) is desirable.
- Certification in a project management competency (Prince2, APM, PMI, etc)
- An understanding of government authorising environment and decision making in relation to major infrastructure projects is desirable.
- An understanding of Victoria’s renewable energy landscape is desirable.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Must have significant experience in Project Controls, working within infrastructure and construction industries.
- Must have a strong safety focus and a drive for continuous improvement in all areas of the project.
- Must have experience preparing and tracking budgets and project financials.
- Must have data, trend and risk analysis experience with excellent attention to detail.
- Must have Project Controls systems/software, MS Office skills and experience with Primavera.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Preferable experience in the development and delivery of both project and corporate level reports.
- Preferable understanding of legislative provisions to ensure that all works and systems are compliant.
In return some of our benefits to you
- Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options.
- Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
- Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
- Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
- Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at . If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.
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