Primary Objective
Power and Water Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Engagement Lead to support the Regulation Economics and Pricing team. This role is pivotal in managing regulatory proposals and projects, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end project management of regulatory proposals and initiatives, including planning, governance, resource allocation, and evaluation.
* Ensure timely and budget-compliant execution of regulatory projects and special initiatives.
* Drive process and procedural improvements through well-managed special projects.
* Communicate project status, risks, and updates effectively to senior management.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.
* Monitor and control project outcomes, resolving issues and managing dependencies.
* Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
* Prepare high-level documentation including Board papers, ministerial briefings, and committee reports.
* Provide secretariat support for regulatory committees and manage consultant contracts.
Key Criteria
Essential
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
* Proven project management expertise in complex environments.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
* Ability to interpret and apply regulatory concepts.
* Experience delivering key outcomes within a corporate or regulated setting.
* Proven ability to manage large-scale projects in regulated environments.
* Familiarity with AER electricity regulatory determination processes or similar.
* Experience in developing and implementing business improvement initiatives.
* Demonstrated success in regulatory project delivery.
Desirable
* Qualifications in project management, economics, law, finance, or accounting.
* Experience in a regulated utility, commercial environment, or Government Owned Corporation.
How to apply:
Please click the Quick Apply' button and submit a short cover letter outlining your availability and suitability for this role and resume with detailed relevant experience.
PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Special Measures:
This vacancy is open to all applicants; however, it is part of a Special Measures Recruitment Plan to support increased employment of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory Public Sector (NTPS). Eligible Aboriginal applicants will be given priority consideration and may be selected if they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level of the position.
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***