Operations Manager, Victoria - Electricity Networks O&M

Operations Manager, Victoria - Electricity Networks O&M

UGL delivers critical infrastructure and essential services across resources, defence, transport, and the power and renewables sectors. Within UGL, our Utilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) business supports the safe and reliable operation of electricity transmission and distribution networks through long term service contracts, built on strong client relationships, commercial discipline and quality delivery.

In Victoria, our Utilities O&M business supports major electricity networks through long standing contracts with Powercor and AusNet. These contracts cover maintenance and construction services for overhead powerlines and transmission assets across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Why this role

• Lead established, long term utility contracts with Powercor and AusNet.

• Strong platform for growth, with increasing workload and expansion opportunities.

• Senior operational role with full P&L accountability (~$20m turnover).

• Stable workforce with low turnover (~10%) and an engaged leadership team.

• Opportunity to shape the future of Utilities O&M in Victoria.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Utilities O&M operations in Victoria. This is a critical leadership role with full accountability for operational performance across maintenance and construction activities, including budgets, forecasting and commercial outcomes.

You’ll lead a workforce of electricians, line workers and professional staff out of Tullamarine, with the ability to scale as the business continues to grow. The role partners closely with clients at a senior level, drives performance against contract KPIs, and stays across upcoming Enterprise Agreement developments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day to day operations across Utilities O&M contracts in Victoria, ensuring safe, timely and quality delivery.

• Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

• Provide strong leadership to a blue collar workforce across metro and regional depots.

• Oversee maintenance and construction programs for power distribution and transmission assets.

• Identify and support business growth opportunities.

What we offer

• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Experience in a similar operations management role within electricity distribution, transmission network, or utilities.

• Proven experience leading large blue‑collar operational teams, with a strong leadership style that engages and motivates field‑based workforces.

• Demonstrated ownership of P&L, budgets and forecasting, with sound commercial and contract management capability.

• Experience delivering programs of work, managing client KPIs, and actively supporting business growth.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

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