Gas Networks - Principal Engineer

Jemena; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Upskill support

Annual bonuses

Employee referral program

Diversity & inclusion

Work-life balance

Reproductive leave

Job summary

Jemena's Digital team in Melbourne seeks a hands-on technology applications lead to manage complex environments and influence future strategy. You will work with stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and efficient operations across our energy network.

Lead the technology platforms supporting Jemena Gas Networks, assess new technologies, oversee vendors, and mentor technical teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, data, integration and infrastructure platforms.
• Knowledge of gas network operations, regulatory requirements and customer impacts.
• Experience assessing technology solutions and supporting future-state architecture decisions.
• Understanding of technology roadmaps, lifecycle planning, risk and technical debt management.
• Knowledge of data flows, integrations and the importance of trusted business information.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, resilience and vendor management across critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology platforms supporting Jemena Gas Networks.
• Partner with stakeholders to align technology with business needs.
• Contribute to technology strategy and future roadmaps.
• Assess new technologies and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee key vendor relationships and service performance.
• Mentor technical teams and foster engineering excellence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Enterprise platforms

Stakeholder collaboration

Vendor management

Mentoring teams

Job description

Join Jemena's Digital team, and help shape the technology that supports one of Australia's most critical energy networks. This is a hands-on technical application lead opportunity, managing complex technology environments, influence future strategy and work closely with stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and efficient operations.

• Lead the technology platforms supporting Jemena Gas Networks.
• Partner with stakeholders to align technology with business needs.
• Contribute to technology strategy and future roadmaps.
• Assess new technologies and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee key vendor relationships and service performance.
• Mentor technical teams and foster engineering excellence.

If you're a collaborative technology leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
• primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
• numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
• annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance
• reproductive leave benefits

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading technical teams within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience and knowledge of applications, data, integration and infrastructure platforms.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders and translate business needs into technology outcomes.
• Experience running BAU application platforms, input into technology roadmaps, lifecycle strategies and investment priorities.
• Expertise working with architects, delivery teams and vendors to deliver reliable solutions.
• Proven track record leading teams, managing risk and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Certifications & Experience

• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, data, integration and infrastructure platforms.
• Knowledge of gas network operations, regulatory requirements and customer impacts.
• Experience assessing technology solutions and supporting future-state architecture decisions.
• Understanding of technology roadmaps, lifecycle planning, risk and technical debt management.
• Knowledge of data flows, integrations and the importance of trusted business information.
• Familiarity with security, compliance, resilience and vendor management across critical systems.

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical(dependent on role type), reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.