Engineering Officer - Network Testing

Ausgrid; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking an Engineering Officer – Network Testing to support testing, fault-finding and technical assessment of network assets. The role ensures reliability, performance, and safety across the electricity network with a mix of field and office work.

The ideal candidate has an Advanced Diploma in electrical engineering and proven experience in high voltage testing, fault location, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in electrical or relevant engineering; suitable for network testing roles.
• Experience in electrical distribution or similar environments.
• Class C Driver Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform high voltage testing and fault location across network assets.
• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Investigate network faults, equipment failures and technical issues, identifying solutions and supporting their implementation.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and contractor resources to ensure testing and maintenance activities are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors and customers to ensure safe and effective delivery outcomes.

Skills

High voltage testing

Fault location

Analytical skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Advanced Diploma in electrical or relevant engineering

Job description

• $141,314 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)


• Permanent Full-time role


• Based at our Wallsend Depot

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

We are looking for an Engineering Officer – Network Testing to join our team and support the testing, fault-finding and technical assessment of network assets. This role plays an important part in ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance and safety of our electricity network through a combination of field-based and office-based technical work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan, coordinate and perform high voltage testing and fault location activities across network assets.


• Analyse test results and prepare technical reports and recommendations.


• Investigate network faults, equipment failures and technical issues, identifying solutions and supporting their implementation.


• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and contractor resources to ensure testing and maintenance activities are delivered safely and efficiently.


• Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors and customers to ensure safe and effective delivery outcomes.

What you bring to the role

You are a safety-focused and technically minded professional who enjoys solving complex electrical and network challenges. You bring strong analytical skills, a practical approach to fault-finding and testing activities, and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You thrive in a hands-on environment, can balance multiple priorities, and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes that support a safe and reliable network.

To be successful, you will also have:

• Advanced Diploma in an electrical or relevant engineering discipline


• Proven experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade, engineering or technical role within the electricity distribution industry or a similar environment.


• Class C Driver Licence.


• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures, including safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.


• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating or supervising work activities and resources.


• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work while managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines.


• Experience liaising with a range of stakeholders, including resolving complaints, technical issues or delivery-related concerns.

Highly regarded

The following experience, licences or authorisations would be highly regarded:

• Class MR/HR Driver's Licence.


• High voltage testing and fault location capabilities.


• Ability to repair a broad range of electronic and electrical instruments and equipment.


• Knowledge of supply system fault investigation and rectification.


• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant industry authorisations.


• Exposure to electricity distribution, transmission or broader utility environments.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team [e-mail].

Application close date: 30 October 2026 please note, this date is subject to early closure

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.