Title:  Lead Engineer (Primary Assets)

• Energy Leader > Sustainable future
• Work where it matters – Be part of a team that’s purpose-driven, collaborative, inclusive, and offers the flexibility to thrive
• Provide technical expertise in power transformers and primary assets, covering all voltage levels up to 550kV

Join us in shaping Australia’s cleaner energy future—where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported by genuinely good people who bring out your best. Together, we’re building stronger communities and a more sustainable tomorrow.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a Lead Engineer (Primary Assets) to help us lead the way.

As the Lead Engineer (Primary Assets), this role will see you demonstrate technical leadership in the Asset Management team within AusNet’s Transmission business, championing work programs and initiatives, guiding and leading others in the team to achieve outcomes.  Utilising your extensive technical knowledge, you will deliver sound technical support to ensure the optimisation of assets while maintaining network performance and the long-term viability of our networks.

This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne, and sits within our Transmission Asset Management team.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to: 

• Provide technical, economic & strategic advice to Asset Management as required
• Provide technical and engineering guidance on Primary Assets (particularly power transformers) to support other areas of the business
• Lead the development of Asset Management Primary Asset strategies and work plans (CAPEX and OPEX) aligned with budgets and corporate planning horizons
• Provide technical leadership in the management of Station Primary Asset risks and compliance
• Perform condition and risk assessments of Primary Assets along with preparing Regulatory submissions for Primary Assets classes
• Lead the delivery of Primary Asset refurbishment and renewal business cases and RIT’s
• Lead the development and maintenance of Primary asset specifications
• Lead the creation and revision of inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance strategies for Primary Assets and budget justification
• Provide specialist guidance to field engineering groups for network incidents and assist in investigations and reporting of Primary Assets incidents, failures and defects
• Represent AusNet with external regulators as required for Primary Assets

You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Degree qualified in Engineering
• Demonstrated 10+ years of engineering/asset management experience
• Deep understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards
• Deep understanding of relevant Australian and International standards and industry codes of practice for Primary Assets
• Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations for Primary Assets
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment
• In-depth knowledge of equipment, and technologies, with a focus on Primary Assets and emerging trends and innovations
• Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for Primary Assets
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise asset performance
• Professional body membership: National Engineering Registration

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!