High profile exposure internally and in industry > Own the Maintenance strategyLeadership & decision-making will directly influence contract performanceAutonomy > Career Advancement > Bonus structure > Flexible Work EnvironmentWhen you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together, making Real Progress.At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make a real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That's refreshing.Due to significant growth, we have an exciting new opportunity available for a Head Of Maintenance in our Distribution business.Responsible for our delivery partner contract management across maintenance, asset inspection & assessment, and aerial operations for the electricity distribution networks. There are four Managers reporting into this role and our coverage is eastern and north-eastern Victoria with over 800,000 customers. This role encompasses the safety, quality and commercial excellence of agreed KPI's and performance metrics ensuring AusNet is in the top quartile of network performance and safety.With a hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of the Distribution Network Operations & Delivery department, reporting into the GM of Network Operations & Delivery.This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:Providing overall leadership, direction and management of our multimillion-dollar Maintenance contracts on a strategic and day to day basis.Build and maintain effective relationships across internal teams at AusNet, external regulators, delivery partners and customers to enhance the overall service, standards & safety performance.Successful delivery of the annual program for each portfolio to time, cost, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction targets.Management of budget and forecast within guidelines. As well as seeking out strategic opportunities for opex and capex optimisation across the portfolio.Lead the continuous improvement of contract performance metrics which transparently reflect the performance of each revenue contract enabling the business to effectively track progress against business objectives and further drive continuous improvement initiatives.Lead high performing people, culture and safety, aligned to AusNet's leadership behaviours and values.You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:Extensive experience in commercial management or operational roles within regulated energy network industry (technical knowledge is also advantageous).Advanced business and commercial acumen with expertise in vendor contract development & delivery, negotiation, financial management (incl. P&L) and legal & regulatory requirements.High level of consulting, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills at senior and executive levels with the ability to convey complex information clearly.Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships, drive initiatives, deliver within assigned budget/quality/time parameters, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while successfully achieving business outcomes.Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, mentor high performing teams to achieve targets.Successfully demonstrates strategic leadership accountabilities with the ability to think long-term and plan for future challenges and opportunities.A real place to belong.We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here's what sets us apart:Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.
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