Location: Elizabeth, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – with state-wide and some interstate travel

Whether you’re looking for a new career challenge, a more affordable lifestyle, or simply want to enjoy more BBQs than rainclouds, a move across the ditch will be the best decision you ever make. As a New Zealand citizen, you can live, work and study in South Australia and simply get your passport stamped upon arrival…it is that easy.

About us

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

As a national leader in infrastructure solutions, Enerven is delivering the projects that shape Australia’s energy landscape. This is your opportunity to help power that change.

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to lead our Transmission Maintenance and Aerial Services team—a key group within Enerven that ensures the safe, efficient and reliable operation of critical transmission assets.

You’ll be responsible for leading a skilled team of Transmission Powerline Workers, Asset Inspection Officers, and our Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) team. Your primary focus will be safety—ensuring every project is delivered without compromise to the wellbeing of your team.

With a commercial mindset and a focus on excellence, you’ll oversee the delivery of maintenance services primarily on the ElectraNet network (South Australia’s principle Transmission Network Service Provider) along with a diverse mix of clients in the utilities, mining and rail sectors.

Day to day you will:

• Deliver safe and efficient maintenance programs for transmission assets in line with approved practices
• Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative and safety-driven team culture
• Oversee development of detailed work plans and resource schedules
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety and environmental requirements
• Apply sound financial oversight to manage budgets and maximise profitability
• Lead critical defect management responses and client communications
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support growth

The position will be based at our Elizabeth depot, located in the Northern Adelaide metropolitan area.

There will be opportunity for travel across South Australia, as well as some interstate travel.

About you

You are a confident, commercially minded leader with a strong background in transmission maintenance. You combine technical capability with emotional intelligence, allowing you to build trust quickly—with your team, clients and stakeholders.

You’re passionate about innovation, safety and sustainability, and you thrive in a values-led environment where your leadership has real impact.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven leadership experience in high-voltage transmission maintenance
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, work practices and compliance
• Financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

New Zealand Citizenship is ESSENTIAL (unless you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or already hold a valid working visa for Australia).

What’s on offer

We will ensure your transition to South Australia is a seamless, positive experience through tailored relocation support, including financial support (value circa ~ $20K).

You can also look forward to…

• An extra 1% superannuation (the Australian version of KiwiSaver) on top of the compulsory employer contribution
• A standard 37.5hr week PLUS the opportunity to accrue Flexi-time
• Lots of opportunities to work around the state (and interstate) with living away from home allowances applicable - Get paid to visit locations across South Australia!
• Up to $900 AUD reimbursement on electricity bills each year
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave (the Australian version of ‘Holiday Pay’)
• Automatic coverage from Enerven’s income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave (5 weeks) and maternity leave (12 weeks)??
• An industry-leading focus and reputation for safety and wellbeing (Safety is number 1)
• Excellent culture, friendly professional team

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [email protected]

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.