Description We are unique Join our organisation and experience a culture that fosters camaraderie and personal growth, serving and connecting the regional communities of NSW and southern QLD. Enjoy work-life balance and training and development opportunities across a diverse range of career pathways. This is a permanent opportunity, and this role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint. About the role As a Project Manager – Public Lighting and Unmetered Supply, you’ll serve as the commercial, financial, and technical lead responsible for the successful end-to-end management of Essential Energy's Public Lighting and Unmetered Supply projects. You’ll ensure project budgets, revenue forecasts, and investment cases are commercially sound, while actively developing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including, Councils and Commercial Partners, to promote and deliver optimal network enhancement solutions including new smart lighting projects. Key responsibilities include: Manage financial performance against project budgets, including forecasting materials and reviewing revenue across Public Lighting and Unmetered Supplies projects. Develop investment cases, optimal estimates, and capital work packages that meet stakeholder expectations. Analyse projects by preparing credible and detailed data to inform budgets and support future network enhancements. Managing and optimising end-to-end programs to ensure timely delivery and swift resolution of technical impediments. Lead meetings with senior council and commercial stakeholders to promote Essential Energy’s services, including minor capital works and smart lighting projects. Liaise with councils and road authorities on public lighting level assessments and development of bulk LED upgrade, smart lighting or unmetered supply (inc. sensors) scopes, including site visits, data analysis and reporting requirements. Proven experience in end-to-end project management within an engineering, utilities, or infrastructure environment, with a focus on capital works delivery. Specialised technical advice and support related to public lighting, LED rollout, smart lighting, or unmetered supply systems. Experience in financial management and accountability, including managing project budgets, detailed forecasting (materials/revenue), and financial performance reporting. Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills at all levels, including senior management. Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills, with adaptability and a focus on achieving agreed outcomes. Bachelor of Project Management or equivalent experience; White Card and Driver’s Licence required. About You You are a results-driven professional with lived experience in the operations and a background in project management, ideally within the energy, electrical, or utilities sector. You thrive in dynamic environments, possess strong technical and leadership skills, and are passionate about delivering projects that make a real difference to communities. Your ability to build relationships, solve problems, and communicate effectively sets you apart. You’ll bring: Proven experience in end-to-end project management within an engineering, utilities, or infrastructure environment, with a focus on capital works delivery. Specialised technical advice and support related to public lighting, LED rollout, smart lighting, or unmetered supply systems. Experience in financial management and accountability, including managing project budgets, detailed forecasting (materials/revenue), and financial performance reporting. Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills at all levels, including senior management. Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills, with adaptability and a focus on achieving agreed outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Project Management or equivalent experience; White Card and Driver’s Licence required. Why Essential Energy Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivotal role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. For further information please contact Adele Finch - Public Lighting and Unmetered Supply Manager on 0431 250 299 Applications close on 31 May 2026 at midnight. Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.