Network Services was a Division of Ausgrid with a budget accountability exceeding $500M annually. The scope of this role was exceptionally broad and was accountable for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Ausgrid distribution and transmission network, which includes customer connection, contracted service delivery and emergency response to network events. The network services more than 1.6 million homes and businesses.Safety was paramount in managing a Division of 2,500… Show more Network Services was a Division of Ausgrid with a budget accountability exceeding $500M annually. The scope of this role was exceptionally broad and was accountable for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Ausgrid distribution and transmission network, which includes customer connection, contracted service delivery and emergency response to network events. The network services more than 1.6 million homes and businesses.Safety was paramount in managing a Division of 2,500 staff, where many are field based and work on and around the electrical network. The role was responsible for managing risks associated with electrical hazards, working at heights, confined spaces and the operation of major plant.I had more than 20 years’ experience at Ausgrid, driving our procurement strategies and warehousing and logistics operations, and leading field crews in one of our busiest regions. Show less

Key accountabilities of the role included Substations, Overhead Wires, Underground Cables, Poles, Breakdowns, Maintenance and Investigations for an area of more than 980KM2 bordered by the Hawkesbury River and Sydney Harbour, with responsibility for 360 staff and 390,000 customers.

Key accountabilities included Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Fleet Management and Maintenance, Engineering Graduate Development Program, Apprentice Training and Technical and Safety Training.

Responsible for strategy, management and operation of early learning preschool. Accountable for the commercial performance, licence compliance, recruitment and management of staff and client management.