Contracted Portfolio Lead
About ElectraNet
ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high‑voltage electricity transmission network that delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power homes, businesses and communities. Our culture is supportive, inclusive and community‑oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
Employee Benefits
* 15 days personal/carers leave per year
* 5 weeks annual leave per year
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
* Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
* Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
* Interstate relocation support (where applicable)
* Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility
* Exciting projects, professional development and a vibrant inclusive team culture
* Support for professional certification and memberships
* Regular social events and activities
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Contracted Portfolio Lead to play a pivotal role in developing and leading the governance and reporting across ElectraNet’s contracted project portfolio. This role ensures projects are delivered in alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements and financial outcomes.
You Will
* Lead the project governance lifecycle, including initiation, approval, monitoring and closure.
* Build and continuously improve governance and project systems and processes, ensuring clear visibility and control across the entire project lifecycle—from opportunity and bid, through contract negotiation, to project delivery.
* Facilitate investment decision‑making forums and coordinate the investment review committee.
* Develop and maintain governance documentation, including business cases, risk assessments and performance reports.
* Produce high‑quality, timely reports on portfolio performance, investment status and risk profiles.
* Collaborate with business development managers, finance, project sponsors and project managers to operationalise strategy and provide expert advice to senior leadership.
* Maintain dashboards and analytical tools to track portfolio health and investment outcomes.
* Engage with internal teams and senior stakeholders to influence optimal commercial outcomes aligned with ElectraNet’s corporate strategy.
About You
You’re not just experienced—you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on complexity and knows how to turn opportunities into results. You bring a proven track‑record in portfolio management, investment governance or project delivery within infrastructure or energy sectors, where success depends on precision, collaboration and commercial acumen.
Your Background Includes
* Significant experience in portfolio management or a related function, ideally within infrastructure or energy sectors.
* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to integrate portfolio strategy with business objectives and capital planning/regulatory environments.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI and project management tools, plus confidence in using CRM/economic modelling/reporting tools.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills; clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.
How to Apply
Please apply online via our careers page before Friday 9 January 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur before the closing date. Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks, including global criminal history checks, reference checks and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights and other checks as required.
EEO Statement
ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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