About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Rural Projects - Northern, the Project Delivery Lead is responsible for the successful delivery of Customer Initiated Augmentation Works (CIAW) projects across the northern region, based in Bendigo.

This role manages projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with business standards, regulatory obligations, and customer requirements. The Project Delivery Lead acts as the key liaison between customers, contractors, internal stakeholders, and external partners, balancing commercial, technical, and operational outcomes.

A critical aspect of the role is building strong customer relationships and negotiating outcomes that meet both customer expectations and business objectives. The successful incumbent will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, proactively manage risks and stakeholder expectations, and drive efficient project delivery while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

This position is covered by the Powercor & CitiPower & ASU, PA UWU [LP1] Enterprise Agreement. The salary range for this role is Pay Point 14 ($120,303) – Pay Point 18 ($141,711) + 13% of super + allowances.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and maintain customer relationships to ensure successful delivery of all Customer Initiated Augmentation Works (CIAW) projects ensuring compliance with business and regulatory requirements

- Negotiate outcomes with customers to ensure customer requirements are met whilst ensuring network capacity, safety and commercial factors





- Manage internal stakeholders expectations through ensuring all aspects of project delivery are clearly communicated in a timely manner

- Ensure any project risks (both financial and delivery time) and variations are managed and ensure corrective action is taken to address any project risks or overruns

- Ensure all contractors and contractor activities comply with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations

- Provide technical advice on AER guidelines relating to CIAW including CitiPower and Powercor’s policies and processes. Ensure that these guidelines and internal requirements are adhered to and rectify any non- compliance

- Consult with internal and external stakeholders to determine the Least Cost Technically Acceptable (LCTA) option to meet customer needs.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Position Description available on our careers website.

What you’ll need from day one

- Certificate IV ESI Power Systems/Associate Diploma of Electrical Engineering or Project Management qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification.

- Knowledge of the Electricity Distribution industry

- Knowledge and understanding of VESI design, CitiPower and Powercor Technical Standards and construction practices

- Ability to negotiate positive outcomes for the business and customers

- An ability to establish good working relationships with developers, architects, electrical contractors, builders and consultants

- An understanding of the CIAW, Electricity Supply Policy and associated codes

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key Benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels secure, valued, and empowered to grow.



Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 6 November 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at ••••@powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.

📌 Project Delivery Lead (Bendigo)
🏢 Citipower And Powercor Australia
📍 Bendigo