Title:  Senior Primary Engineer (Switchgear))

• Lead cutting-edge projects in high voltage switchgear and energy infrastructure
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment with hybrid work options
• Asset Management > Transmission > Careers with Purpose

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.

Play an essential role in managing high voltage switchgear and instrument transformers, ensuring their performance and reliability. We are seeking a Senior Primary Engineer (Switchgear) who will provide specialised expertise to our Asset Management team.

Joining AusNet as a Senior Primary Engineer will involve you being at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector. Your expertise will drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the sustainable future of our energy infrastructure

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:

• Provide technical expertise in managing high voltage switchgear and instrument transformers
• Develop and implement asset management strategies and equipment standards
• Initiate and manage projects, including concept development and business case preparation
• Support regulatory submission replacement plans and annual operational work plans
• Assess and review the condition and performance of high voltage equipment
• Investigate and analyse equipment failures, drafting comprehensive reports
• Approve and review technical documentation and participate in audits
• Support emergency response events and ensure compliance with safety standards

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

• Considerable engineering or asset management experience required, preferably in a similar role
• Strong commitment to safety outcomes and best practices in engineering projects
• Degree in Engineering with a solid technical background in related fields
• In-depth knowledge of high voltage assets and switchgear technologies
• Analytical skills for leveraging data-driven insights to optimise 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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