Shape Australia's energy future by working on large-scale renewable projectsMake a real difference and help shape our customers' Energy Future.Career-Defining > High-Profile ProjectsWe believe that everyone here plays a vital role in AusNet's journey to deliver Real.
Growth.Together, we build enriching careers while contributing to our cleaner energy future.Your professional development matters to us, so if this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to explore it further!This opportunity will allow you to enrich your career and continue to make a difference within a company that values your contribution and is committed to your growth, whilst shaping our cleaner energy future.Purposeful work with genuinely good people.
That's refreshing.The Western Renewables Link Project (WRL) is the largest transmission build of its kind in more than three decades.
WRL is a critical piece of transmission infrastructure required to deliver energy from wind and solar farms in western Victoria to homes across the state and to the National Electricity Market.As Team Lead of Field Operations and Security you will be responsible for guiding the team that completes the logistics, risk assessment, and delivery of safe field activities for the WRL project in accordance with AusNet procedures and the ESC Land Access Code of Practice.Your role will be key in driving meaningful engagement with stakeholders, contributing to a landmark project in Australia's energy transition.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact, this is your chance!This role is based in Ballarat / Melbourne CBD and is part of the Western Renewable Link Project.This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:Key contributor to the execution of the WRL Land Access Strategy in accordance with the Land Access Code of practice, including engagement with key external partners such as Traditional Owner groups to ensure its successful delivery.Serve as the lead for logistics, risk assessment and safety and security planning for highly dynamic field operations in collaboration with Land Access team, multiple project streams (Land Access, Land Agents, Land Acquisition and HSEQ) and Delivery Partners (e.g.
technical specialists, geotechnical surveyors and Registered Aboriginal Parties) and field support staff (Wilsons; traffic management, etc.
).Lead the incident management process for field operations, including the development and implementation of incident response procedures.Ensure that all security incidents, emergencies, and field-related risks are managed effectively, with clear protocols for resolution, reporting, and review.Uplift capability of field team so that they can negotiate, de-escalate conflict and engage with landholders and community members during field access acting as a brand steward for AusNet and the WRL project.Applying your critical thinking skills across multiple stream inputs to determine a 'best for project' outcome, highlighting when decision-making is required to ensure scheduling impacts are communicated across streams and Delivery Partners in a timely manner.Undertake pre- and post- briefings and lessons learned for all statutory field accesses.Lead field operational briefings with internal and external stakeholders including Traditional Owner Groups, incorporating physical security considerations to ensure respectful and safe site access.You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:Community Safety/Law Enforcement background (minimum 5 years)Diploma or higher-level qualifications in Security or Field logisticsCert IV or higher qualifications in Investigations.Experience in Development or Construction Projects with Development experience a bonus.Track record in logistics or field operations with awareness of compliance and best practice arrangements for major incident management and response.Demonstrated ability to create culture change and drive process improvement within teams.Ability to negotiate, influence and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships.Experience contributing to the preparation of policies, procedures, strategies and executive level papers.#J-18808-Ljbffr