Manager, Asset Management - Metering

AusNet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Manager, Asset Management - Metering to lead strategy, performance and compliance for our regulated metering fleet. Based at Beaconsfield, you will drive asset performance, shape investments and oversee metering services across our network.

You will lead a team and work with stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and efficient metering outcomes for customers and communities in Victoria.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in metering and asset management.
• Knowledge of metering regulations and NEM requirements.
• Experience developing asset lifecycle strategies and investment roadmaps.
• Proven leadership and people development capability.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management capability.
• Strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the metering asset strategy and lifecycle plans.
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging metering regulations and obligations.
• Drive investment planning, business cases and regulatory submissions that optimise asset performance and customer outcomes.
• Oversee field services and metering maintenance programs and AMI communications infrastructure.
• Manage metering asset CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Govern the assessment and deployment of new metering technologies, software and communications systems.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, building capability and delivering strategic business outcomes.

Skills

Metering experience

Asset management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We bring the energy! Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We’re looking for a Manager, Asset Management - Metering to lead the strategy, performance and compliance of AusNet’s regulated metering fleet. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring our metering assets operate safely, reliably and efficiently while delivering strong customer and regulatory outcomes.

As AusNet's primary contact for Meter Coordinator (MC) and Meter Provider (MP) responsibilities, you'll play a key role in driving asset performance, shaping investment decisions and leading the evolution of metering services across our network.

Reporting to the GM, Regulated Metering, you'll be based at Beaconsfield as part of our Regulated Metering team.

What you’ll help deliver

• Lead the development and execution of AusNet's metering asset strategy and lifecycle plans
• Ensure compliance with current and emerging metering regulations and obligations
• Drive investment planning, business cases and regulatory submissions that optimise asset performance and customer outcomes
• Oversee field services and metering maintenance programs and AMI communications infrastructure
• Manage metering asset CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Govern the assessment and deployment of new metering technologies, software and communications systems
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, building capability and delivering strategic business outcomes

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

• Extensive experience in metering, asset management or electricity distribution operations
• Strong knowledge of metering regulations, compliance frameworks and National Electricity Market requirements
• Experience developing asset lifecycle strategies and investment roadmaps
• Proven leadership experience with a passion for developing people
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability
• A strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Business, Commerce or a related discipline (preferred)
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

This is an opportunity to influence the future of metering across one of Australia's leading energy networks. You'll lead critical programs, shape long-term investment decisions and work with passionate people who are committed to delivering safe, reliable and sustainable energy for our customers and communities.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our customers and communities.
• Being a part of a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.