Portfolio Change Lead (Digital)

• Lead change for a critical infrastructure resilience program with enterprise-wide impact.

• Work closely with Digital and business leaders to influence strategic outcomes.

• Combine cyber, resilience, transformation and people change in a highly visible role

We bring the energy!

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

Lead the change behind one of Australia's most significant critical infrastructure resilience programs.

At AusNet, we're investing in the digital capabilities and organisational readiness needed to support Victoria's energy future. We're looking for an experienced Portfolio Change Lead to lead change across a critical digital portfolio and help ensure our business is prepared to operate in an increasingly complex and evolving environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Digital Change Capability Lead, you'll be responsible for leading change delivery across the CI Fortify Program, a major initiative focused on strengthening AusNet's critical infrastructure resilience and preparedness.

The program is designed to help ensure essential services can continue to operate during significant cyber or technology disruptions. Working across business and technology teams, you will help define how key business processes can continue to operate, support organisational readiness, and drive adoption of new ways of working. This role sits at the centre of business resilience, digital transformation and cyber preparedness.

You'll also lead a small team, provide strategic whole of organisational guidance across cyber-related change initiatives, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Digital and the broader business.

What you'll be doing

• Lead change delivery for AusNet's critical infrastructure resilience program.

• Partner with senior leaders to understand business impacts and readiness requirements.

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement, communications and adoption strategies.

• Provide oversight and direction across cyber security change and communications activities.

• Help shape the organisational approach to resilience, preparedness and business continuity.

• Support governance forums with clear reporting, recommendations and risk management.

• Lead and coach a small team of change practitioners.

What we're looking for

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. While change leadership experience is valuable, we're equally interested in individuals who bring strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and advisory capability.

You may come from:

• Change Management

• Strategic Communications

• Cyber Security

• Business Transformation

• Consulting

• Strategy or Advisory roles

• Digital or Technology Transformation

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience leading complex organisational or technology-related initiatives.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• The ability to operate strategically while remaining pragmatic and hands-on.

• Experience working with senior leaders and navigating complex environments.

• An understanding of cyber, resilience, critical infrastructure or business continuity concepts.

• Experience within utilities, energy, regulated industries or consulting environments will be highly regarded.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.

• When life happens, knowing we’ve got your back: Whether it's life's big moments or the unexpected little ones, we get it - sometimes you just need to be there.

• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact? Apply now!