Senior Portfolio Manager

• Lead with purpose. Power communities. Shape the future
• Competitive REM + Bonus | Wallsend Depot Location
• Travel within the Ausgrid network as required

Here at Ausgrid, we’re working on a future that works for everyone. As a leader in energy distribution, we’re proud of the work we do, delivering safe and reliable electricity to more than 2 million homes and businesses – that’s over 4 million Australians relying on us every day.

We’re driven by our purpose to make electricity accessible for all, and it’s our people that bring this to life. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. We’re working today for a sustainable, affordable tomorrow.

We are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Your new role
We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader to guide a team of Portfolio Managers and technical experts in planning and delivering work that keeps our communities connected.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive the planning, preparation, and project management of construction and maintenance activities across the Newcastle, Central Coast and Lower Hunter region.
• Lead a team of Portfolio Managers to forecast, plan, and schedule both planned and reactive work, making sure resources are used wisely and work is delivered on time.
• Work closely with delivery partners to benchmark performance, share insights, and improve processes for smarter, more sustainable operations.
• Contribute to a range of engineering functions including design, estimating, project management, and network performance reviews.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the community, resolving concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Monitor safety and delivery targets, identify gaps, and take action to keep performance on track. You’ll be accountable for quality, environment, and safety in line with Ausgrid’s policies. 

Spark our interest!
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering supported by relevant and diverse experience
• A senior operational leader with extensive experience in field services with proven skills in leading and managing a large and multiskilled workforce.  Team leadership including well developed and highly evident interpersonal and communication skills for discussion, collaboration and negotiation in order to lead with clear and concise direction and customer focus.
• Excellent understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which utility businesses operate including relevant industry regulations and the underpinning commercial models.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen to connect operational activities and planning to financial outcomes
• Sound knowledge of Network Standards, Engineering Policies and the Electrical Safety Rules, as well as practical knowledge of Work Health & Safety Act and relevant Environment legislation.
• Industrial relations experience at an operating level in a highly industrialised environment.  Ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed to generate workable solutions and resolve complaints.
• Time management and prioritisation skills to assist in managing a wide range of issues concurrently while ensuring that resources are assigned to the areas with the greatest benefit.
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive ongoing business improvement relative to current business priorities with an end to end, organisational perspective.

Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits designed to support your financial, health, and personal well-being! From salary sacrificing on electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, you’re bound to find something that empowers your life. Plus, our Fit for Life program ensures you're always feeling your best—physically and mentally.

Celebrate success every day with our Amped Recognition Program, where peers can cheer each other on. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, organisational training, secondments and our dynamic mentoring program.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral family leave to support all our employees, as well as an exclusive Employee Staff Club for a little extra fun. For those supporting family members, our Aged Care Support Services offer expert guidance on aged care to ensure peace of mind. 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.

Applications Close: 4 Auguest 2025 Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Careers that are wired for good!