Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power, we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world-leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Asset Sponsor at our Perth Head Office, on a Permanent basis.
About this role
As the Senior Asset Sponsor, you will be required to:
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of asset management strategies and realization of planned outcomes and benefits.
* Be accountable for shaping the corporate image of Western Power as safe, reliable, and efficient managers of the network.
* Be responsible and accountable for the production and management of accurate capital and operational budget requirements associated with asset management projects and programs.
* Appropriately escalate implementation issues in a timely manner.
* Prepare and justify prudent and efficient work plans and complex business cases for capital expenditure and operations and maintenance expenditure.
* Be accountable for appropriate mitigation of financial and implementation risk for asset projects and programs.
* Apply a balanced approach to all issues affecting asset projects/programs. Issues are generally complex and rarely have one solution for all situations. The incumbent must be able to think and act broadly across the issues faced.
* Ensure all systems are kept up to date and accurate as required to reflect project/program status and financial information.
* Be accountable for delivery of major OPEX and CAPEX projects and programs.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
* Tertiary qualifications in a business, engineering, or project management related discipline – essential
* Project Management qualifications desirable; if not possessed, must be willing to undertake study to gain qualification (PMBOK) – essential
* Good understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies - essential
* Demonstrable experience in complex contract and financial negotiations in an infrastructure environment.
* A comprehensive and broad understanding of risk, commercial, and compliance management.
* A good understanding of operating within a regulatory framework.
* Ability to make objective and balanced recommendations when dealing with competing demands.
* Strong ability to prioritize competing demands and manage expectations appropriately.
* Ability to build and maintain excellent internal and external relationships at a senior level.
* Superior communication skills, including written skills to construct high-level business cases.
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, and the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
* Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation.
* Flexible work arrangements that support part-time work, flexible working hours, and working from home arrangements.
* Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
* An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
* Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
* The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
* Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
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