Operations Manager, Victoria - Power Networks O&M
Lead major electricity network contracts across Victoria
UGL’s Utilities O&M business delivers critical maintenance services across electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. In Victoria, we partner with key clients including Powercor and AusNet, supporting overhead powerlines, fault response, outage works and network upgrades.
We’re now looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Victorian operations through a strong period of growth.
Why this role
Lead a $30M+ power networks portfolio, with clear growth toward $100M+.
Oversee major long-term contracts with Powercor & AusNet.
Manage a ~50-strong workforce across field and operational teams.
Drive end-to-end delivery across maintenance, construction and outages.
Join a stable, growing business with strong pipeline and leadership investment
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead power networks operations across Victoria, overseeing delivery across maintenance, construction, outages and upgrades. You’ll lead a ~50-strong workforce across metro and regional depots from Tullamarine, driving performance across key Powercor and AusNet contracts.
This is a senior role with full accountability for P&L, client performance and operational outcomes, with strong growth opportunities as the business continues to expand.
Key responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery across maintenance, construction, outage and upgrade programs.
Manage a ~50-strong field workforce including lineworkers, electricians and supervisors.
Own full P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
Deliver against contract KPIs across Powercor and AusNet programs.
Build strong client relationships while driving safety, performance and accountability.
What we offer
About you
Experience in electricity distribution, transmission or DNSP environments.
Strong leadership capability across blue-collar / field-based teams.
Proven experience managing contracts, KPIs and client relationships.
Demonstrated ownership of P&L and operational performance.
About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.
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UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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