Project Director

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good 

We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. Ausgrid is currently embarking on an exciting portfolio of major projects, including the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ), as well as various Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and large-scale Data Centre connections. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help lead the development and delivery of these strategically significant investments.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Head of Major Projects, the Project Director plays a critical leadership role in delivering some of our most significant infrastructure projects and capital programs. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of major projects, guiding them from development and pre-construction through to execution, commissioning and post-implementation review.

Leading large, multidisciplinary teams, you will bring together engineering, project management, civil and electrical construction, and commercial expertise to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. With accountability for major capital investments, you will balance safety, environmental, financial, schedule and quality outcomes while navigating competing priorities and complex stakeholder requirements.

As a senior leader, you will work closely with Executive leadership, Boards, customers, stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners to build strong relationships and drive successful project outcomes. You will also play a key role in shaping future opportunities through market engagement, contract strategy, bid development and commercial oversight, with responsibility for risk management, contract performance and financial outcomes.

• Leading the successful delivery of major capital projects and programs from concept through to completion.
• Providing strategic leadership across project development, engineering, construction and contract management activities.
• Driving a strong safety culture by ensuring robust safety, risk and environmental management practices are embedded across all projects.
• Managing commercial and contractual performance, including procurement processes, service agreements, contract negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Optimising project resources, budgets, schedules and construction activities to achieve project objectives.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with customers, key stakeholders, community, regulators, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Leading and developing high-performing project teams, including mentoring and coaching Project Managers and emerging leaders.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, governance requirements and organisational policies.
• Promoting innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of leading project delivery practices, systems and technologies.
• Providing executive-level reporting and strategic advice to support informed decision-making and long-term business outcomes.

What you bring to the role

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and project management expertise, with a proven track record in delivering capital projects/programs, preferably within the electricity industry.

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or relevant degree discipline with eligibility for membership status of Engineers Australia or similar.
• Post graduate qualification in project or contract management, engineering or administration desirable.
• Extensive experience and ability to apply a diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to substation engineering, design, operation and maintenance, including underground cable and overhead line knowledge.
• Experience in the end-to-end project and contract management of major capital projects and programs.
• Demonstrated capacity to successfully manage broad responsibilities and complex issues across an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in human resource supply and demand analysis.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills to align resources across the organisation to achieve business goals.
• Demonstrated leadership to develop, mentor and manage individual/team performance.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in creating/developing new work groups to deliver organisational change to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  
  

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 2 August 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.