Program Development Manager

• Salary starting at $208,414 + 16% Superannuation  
• Free gym membership + onsite physio 
• Ongoing, Full time position

Evoenergy is seeking an experienced leader to join our Works Enablement Team as a Program Development Manager. In this role, you’ll lead the development of major electrical infrastructure projects - taking distribution and transmission substations, underground and overhead lines, renewable energy connections from concept stage through to ready for construction, manage a high-performing team, and drive consistent, high-quality project outcomes across our energy network.

This role will be instrumental in driving strategic projects that support and accelerate our electrification journey.

Key responsibilities: 

• Drive Project Development Excellence: Establish and maintain consistent project development practices, processes, and templates to ensure efficient, high-quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
• Provide Strategic Leadership: Manage a multidisciplinary team of project professionals, offering coaching and capability development while driving performance across multiple programs from concept to execution.
• Collaborate for Success: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to manage risk, optimise delivery models, and ensure technical, environmental, commercial, and stakeholder requirements are met.
• Champion Governance & Continuous Improvement: Lead compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; monitor performance; and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, post-project reviews, and alignment with Evoenergy’s cultural and operational frameworks.

Please see the attached position descriptions to view the full list of responsibilities for these roles.

Our ideal candidate: 

• Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline supported by significant years diverse experience relevant to project development and design in the energy utility industry
• Proven high level business and commercial acumen to connect development activities and planning to financial outcomes.
• Excellent understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which utility businesses operate including relevant industry regulations and underpinning commercial models.
• Strong understanding and experience with the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects across the project lifecycle for large infrastructure projects in the utilities industry, including design, delivery, operation and maintenance, preferably in electricity distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and influencing a technical workforce with extensive experience developing and managing a portfolio of major projects.
• You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.

About Evoenergy 

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers. 

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability. 

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Apply now 

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘Ideal Candidate’ criteria above. 

To learn more about the role or for guidance with the application process, contact Lucy Bate at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au. 

Applications close: 14/11/2025