Investigation & Learning Lead

ElectraNet Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Personal/carers leave 15 days

Parental leave 16 weeks

Volunteer/office closure leave

Flexible work practices

Wellbeing support

Social events

Public holiday leave flexibility

Job summary

ElectraNet Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks an experienced Investigation & Learning Lead to shape how we investigate, learn and reduce risk across our high‑voltage transmission network.

You will lead major investigations, ensure method quality and embed lessons with operational teams and leaders, delivering practical risk improvements. The role also supports professional development and safety culture.

A nationally recognised ICAM Lead Investigator qualification is highly regarded and desirable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety, engineering or a related field.
• Deep technical expertise in structured incident investigations using ICAM and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated capability as a specialist adviser and facilitator for multidisciplinary investigation teams.
• Strong coaching capability across evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis and recommendation development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of significant incident investigations using structured, evidence-based methods including ICAM, root cause analysis and 5 Whys.
• Facilitate investigations from scoping and evidence preservation through to findings, recommendations and close-out support.
• Provide specialist advice and quality review across investigation methodology, evidence, causal analysis, documentation and recommendations.
• Coach investigation owners, deliver capability-building activities and translate investigation themes into practical learning and risk reduction strategies.

Skills

ICAM investigations

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Investigation coaching

Data literacy

WHS knowledge

Education

WHS or Engineering degree

ICAM Lead Investigator qualification

Job description

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

At ElectraNet we're committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For the Investigation & Learning Lead, the remuneration package starts at $160,900 plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

In Addition, We Are Proud To Offer

• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
• Regular social events and activities.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations

Beyond The Benefits, Discover a Rewarding Career With

• Exciting and impactful projects across South Australia.
• A welcoming and inclusive company culture with a strong team spirit.
• Exceptional opportunities for career development and ongoing support.
• Support for professional certifications and memberships.
• Regular social events and team activities.

The Opportunity

If you are passionate about turning incident insights into practical improvements, this is an opportunity to join ElectraNet as our Investigation & Learning Lead and shape how we investigate, learn and reduce risk. You’ll lead significant investigations, assure the quality of investigation methods and help embed lessons across operational teams and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of significant incident investigations using structured, evidence-based methods including ICAM, root cause analysis and 5 Whys.
• Facilitate investigations from scoping and evidence preservation through to findings, recommendations and close-out support.
• Provide specialist advice and quality review across investigation methodology, evidence, causal analysis, documentation and recommendations.
• Coach investigation owners, deliver capability-building activities and translate investigation themes into practical learning and risk reduction strategies.

About You

You’re an experienced investigation professional who brings sound judgement, curiosity and a disciplined, systems-based approach. You can lead complex investigations, build trust across multidisciplinary teams and translate evidence into clear findings and meaningful organisational learning.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety, engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Deep technical expertise in structured incident investigations using ICAM and root cause analysis frameworks, including leading complex investigations.
• Demonstrated capability as a specialist adviser and facilitator for multidisciplinary investigation teams.
• Strong coaching capability across evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis and recommendation development.
• A rigorous approach to investigation quality, including evidence trails, clear findings, effective recommendations and professional reporting.
• Data literacy to identify themes, trends and causal patterns and translate them into practical organisational learning and risk reduction.
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements for incident notification and investigation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to present investigation outcomes and improvement priorities to varied audiences.
• A nationally recognised ICAM Lead Investigator qualification or related framework is highly regarded, as is experience in electricity, utilities, energy or another high-risk environment.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our team.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here.

Location:

Adelaide, AU