ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
We are seeking an experience Lead Project Controller to play a pivotal role in strengthening project controls capability across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Manager Controls, you will act as a senior subject matter expert, providing both strategic insight and hands-on delivery across project planning, cost control, and performance reporting.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong on-site presence and engagement with stakeholders across the business. You will lead capability uplift initiatives, mentor a large team, and drive improvements in processes, governance, and reporting standards to enhance overall project performance.
Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities:
You are a highly experienced Project Controls professional who combines deep technical capability with strong leadership presence. You are comfortable operating across both strategy and delivery, and thrive in environments where you can influence, mentor, and drive meaningful improvement.
To be successful, you will bring:
ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For this role, we are proud to offer a starting base salary of $160,900pa plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.
Some of the other benefits include:
Submission of applications will close on 3rd July 2026. We will review applications as they are received and may progress candidates or make a hiring decision prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Interested applicants can apply via our careers page or click 'Apply' on this advert.
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Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.
ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here
ElectraNet is a specialist in electricity transmission, providing energy and infrastructure solutions across Australia.
We power people's lives by delivering safe, affordable and reliable solutions to power homes, businesses and the economy.
ElectraNet owns and operates over $2.5 billion of electricity transmission assets and has one of the highest network reliability levels in Australia.
Our business includes South Australia's regulated transmission network. This network moves electricity from traditional and renewable power generators in South Australia and interstate, to where it is needed.
We are planning for the future - preparing the network for the changing way that electricity will be generated and consumed.
Visit electranet.com.au or call 1800 243 853 to learn more.
