Title:  Senior Engineer, Maintenance

We bring the energy – through purpose and people  
 

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.  

As the Senior Engineer, Maintenance, you will oversee the delivery of the Transmission Operations and Maintenance Agreement (TOMSA), ensuring a safe, reliable transmission network. You will play a key role in managing escalated issues with our delivery partner and driving high-quality maintenance outcomes. 

The role is based in Southbank, Melbourne, with hybrid working arrangements available. 

What you’ll be doing in this role: 

• Maintain a site presence during critical preventative works to ensure all activities align with Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) 

• Point of contact for Field resources on maintenance delivery matters 

• Adopts a risk-based approach to support maintenance activities by completing risk assessments to prioritise tasks. 

• Provide technical input into maintenance-related SOPs and PGIs to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with field practices 

• Conduct internal audits to ensure maintenance plans align with standards, providing guidance to Asset Management and Field Engineering 

• Oversee maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, timelines, and budget constraints 

• Review input from field teams on asset condition and provide recommendations to Asset Management for updates to maintenance plans 

• Ensure new assets are effectively integrated into maintenance plans, including establishment of emergency response requirements 

• Participate in project-to-maintenance handovers, identifying gaps and following up with relevant stakeholders 

• Provide technical and analytical input into maintenance activities, including constructability, operability, maintainability (COM), and safety in design 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimise disruption 

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

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering  

• Significant experience in electrical plant maintenance 

• Experience with SAP ERP systems and data analytics/reporting tools 

• Strong understanding of preventative, condition-based, and reliability-centred maintenance principles 

• Solid engineering knowledge and problem-solving capability 

• Budgeting and cost control experience 

• Demonstrated commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance 

• A current driver’s licence 

The AusNet experience is all about…   

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking clever ways and looking at things differently. 

• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our customers and communities. 

• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through. 

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. 

At AusNet, we bring the energy!  Ready to make your impact? Apply now!