Title:  Lead Field Engineer

• Play a key role in demonstrating leadership within the Engineering team
• Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to lead the development of a supportive culture
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment 

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real. Progress
 

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
 

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.
 

You'll be taking the lead on work programs and initiatives, guiding and supporting the team to deliver great results for all distribution and sub-transmission assets. You'll be working closely with a range of stakeholders, like Design and Construction Delivery Partners, as well as Operational and Maintenance Partners, to make sure assets are rolled out and maintained to the highest standards.

With a Hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role a permanent full time position and is based in Southbank, Victoria and is part of the Distribution team. This role will require travel and is very little office based.

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

• Provide emergency response support to field teams during network incidents, and lead the investigation and reporting of equipment issues, failures, and defects. This may involve being on call when needed.
• Drive meaningful improvements in the management of primary plant, particularly in Zone Substations and field devices like Regulators, Pole Top Capacitors, Reclosers, and Remote Control Devices.
•  Approve new Engineering Standards and technical documentation.
• Lead efforts to enhance network and asset performance, including introducing new technology and overseeing trial implementations.
•  Lead, coach, and mentor engineering staff, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help the team and business meet their goals.

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

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Over 10 years' experience in the utility industry, with a solid understanding of plant and equipment up to 66kV (preferably up to 500kV).
• Proven knowledge of a wide range of primary plant operations.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently but also have a strong track record of thriving in a team environment.
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory framework within which AusNet operates.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles.

Emergency Response: Customers and community are at the heart of everything we do.
 

From time-to-time you may be called upon to support an emergency response (e.g. storms, bushfires, floods) to ensure we continue to safely deliver our customers’ energy needs.
 

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.