About the Role 

These roles will be responsible for progressing projects from pre-feasibility through to contract execution, working closely with customers, contractors, regulators, government agencies and internal technical teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Australia’s energy transition while delivering critical utility infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement of candidates. 
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment advice. 
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through networking, business development, and market research. 
• Write professional job advertisements and manage candidate attraction strategies across job boards, social media, and databases. 
• Conduct candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit for our clients. 
• Present shortlisted candidates to clients and manage the offer and negotiation process. 
• Maintain accurate records within JobAdder and track recruitment metrics. 
• Stay informed about market trends, salary benchmarks, and industry developments. 

Skills/Experience

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in project coordination, project management or project development roles.
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction, engineering or related industries.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies including PMBOK, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical path scheduling and project controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing project risks and commercial considerations.
• Understanding of contract administration, procurement and project governance principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality outcomes.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.
• Current Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain one.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure or utility projects.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations and customer relationship management activities.
• Experience within the energy, electrical infrastructure or transmission sectors.
• Knowledge of customer-funded infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience working with government agencies, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability.
• Experience supporting major energy transition or utility infrastructure initiatives.
• Project management certifications or professional memberships.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and governance frameworks.
• Leadership capabilities suitable for Manager through to Associate Director level opportunities.

WHO WE ARE 

Kirra Services is a leading provider of IT services and recruitment personnel, headquartered in Canberra, ACT. Award-winning winners of the Seek SARA 2025 Small Recruitment Company of the Year, we partner closely with a range of Federal Government agencies and are continuously seeking talented professionals to join our growing team.  

Kirra Services is proudly SupplyNation Certified and majority Indigenous-owned. We are committed to creating opportunities for all Australians and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply for all roles.