Title:  Senior Primary Engineer (Power Transformers)

• Make an impact in this pivotal role within a rapidly evolving energy landscape. 

• Lead capex and opex programs for cables and distribution lines. 

• Distribution > Power Transformers > Asset Management    

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.

Lead and innovate as a Senior Primary Engineer (Power Transformers) in our Asset Management team. You will play an instrumental role in driving forward our strategic initiatives related to power and instrument transformers. 

Drive the future of energy and support the transformation of the energy sector by providing expert input on power transformers. Your expertise will be critical in managing and optimising our asset portfolio, ensuring we meet both current and future energy demands. 

With a 3/2 hybrid split (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH), this role is based in Freshwater Place and is part of the Asset Management Team. For candidates interested in moving for this role from states outside of Victoria in Australia, we would be delighted to offer relocation assistance for this role.

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

• Deliver expert guidance on asset management for transmission lines and structural integrity

• Lead the technical expertise associated with power and instrument transformers, covering all voltage levels

• Support asset management and replacement initiatives across the network

• Assess and review the condition and performance of power and instrument transformers

• Investigate equipment failures, draft detailed reports, and analyse underlying problems

• Approve and review technical documentation for transformer-related projects

• Provide critical support for emergency response events as required by the team

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

• Degree in Engineering with a solid technical background in related fields

• Significant proven engineering or asset management experience, preferably in a similar role

• Strong commitment to safety outcomes and best practices in engineering projects

• In-depth knowledge of distribution system components and transformer technologies

• Analytical skills for leveraging data-driven insights to optimize asset performance

• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders. 

• Ability to lead and coordinate thorough investigations of failure and incident cases.  
   

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

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