Team Lead - Power Grid Assets Australia

All locations
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • Sydney, Australia
Business:
Energy Systems
Job ID:
7087
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Purpose of the Role

You are an experienced engineer and people leader who enjoys bringing teams together to deliver great outcomes.

You are highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with a passion for developing people, building team culture and ensuring resources are deployed effectively. You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and maintaining visibility of both current and future workload.

You have a technical background in power systems, transmission, distribution, substations, asset management or related infrastructure sectors, and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey. Strong preference for candidates with a consulting background.

What will your typical day look like?

No two days are the same, but your focus will be on keeping the Australia Power Grid Assets team running efficiently and effectively.

You will:

Connect regularly with team members to support performance, development and wellbeing.

Work with Project Managers to understand current delivery needs and future resource requirements.

Engage with Key Account Managers, bid managers and technical experts to maintain visibility of upcoming opportunities and pipeline demand.

Coordinate resources across projects and proposals to ensure the right people are working on the right opportunities.

Monitor utilisation, workload and capacity, identifying potential risks or gaps before they impact delivery.

Support recruitment activities, onboarding and capability development.

Lead team meetings, facilitate collaboration and help build a positive and engaged team culture.

Work closely with the Head of Power Grid Assets APAC to support workforce planning and operational priorities.

What we offer
  • Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.
  • Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme or sales incentive scheme – depending on your role.
  • Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.
  • Parental and long service leave: DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.
  • Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working flexibility.
  • Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.
  • Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

What is expected of you?

Success in this role means:

People

  • Build a high-performing, engaged and collaborative team.
  • Support employee development through regular coaching, feedback and career discussions.
  • Foster an inclusive and positive team culture.

Resources

  • Maintain strong visibility of team capacity, utilisation and workload.
  • Ensure projects are appropriately resourced and resource conflicts are proactively managed.
  • Support effective workforce planning and forecasting.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build trusted relationships with project managers, account managers, proposal managers and technical experts.
  • Act as the key coordination point between business needs and team capability.
  • Maintain awareness of future opportunities and emerging resource requirements.

Recruitment & Growth

  • Identify capability gaps and support recruitment activities.
  • Help develop the future capability of the Australia team.
  • Ensure the team is positioned to support current and future business needs.

Operations

  • Keep the team organised, informed and focused.
  • Identify operational risks early and work collaboratively to resolve them.
  • Continuously look for ways to improve how the team operates and delivers value.

What does success look like after 12 months?

  • The Australia team is engaged, motivated and performing well.
  • Resource planning is proactive rather than reactive.
  • Team utilisation and workload are well balanced.
  • Stakeholders have confidence in the team's ability to deliver.
  • Recruitment and capability development activities are aligned with future demand.
  • The team is operating smoothly, efficiently and ready to support business growth.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.