Maintenance Planning Manager

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our 2000 strong team members across Australia, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

You will guide and support all Maintenance Planning activities, managing resources and fostering collaboration to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance programs across Unitised Program of Works within Electrical Distribution.

This role promises unparalleled growth, exposure to complex and rewarding challenges, and the opportunity to shape outcomes that matter for clients and communities.

As a mentor, you will empower your team, skilfully navigate competing priorities, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders to drive operational excellence. Embrace the flexibility of a hybrid working model, blending the best of office collaboration and remote work to fit your lifestyle. We are seeking a leader with the right mindset—someone who thrives in high-pressure situations, gracefully manages multiple priorities, and encourages others to bring their best selves to the workplace.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Maintenance Planning team to achieve outstanding results through providing guidance and support
• Collaborate with stakeholder input to align Maintenance prioritisation and program completion seamlessly aligned with overall business goals
• Champion process improvements and best practices to enhance team productivity and operational efficiency
• Cultivate strong, trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring maintenance priorities are in harmony with the broader business
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics, manage risks, and develop strategies to continuously improve and drive enhancement of planning processes
• Providing clear visibility of potential risk scenarios and assisting in development of mitigation strategies

About You

• Relevant program management experience in utilities or related maintenance services (Overhead, Distribution Substation, and Zone Substation maintenance preferred)
• Demonstrated success in managing CAPEX and OPEX programs, balancing resources, and delivering within tight deadlines
• Exceptional people leadership and team-building skills
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Understanding of Victorian Electrical Distribution Networks and VESI requirements (Desirable)
• Proven ability to drive change, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and foster innovation

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

We champion inclusion and are committed to gender equity targets and increasing First Nations representation in our workforce. 

We welcome applications from all people especially women, First Nations peoples, those with differing abilities, LGBTIQA+ community members, those with neurodiverse abilities, those with culturally diverse backgrounds, and from all age groups. You belong here.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.