Manager Network Outages & Access

ElectraNet Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ElectraNet Pty Limited in Adelaide is seeking a Manager Network Outages & Access to lead a specialist team responsible for outage planning, switching coordination and asset access across South Australia’s transmission network.

You will oversee short- and long-term outage plans, balancing network security with customer and market impacts, maintenance and delivery requirements, while ensuring governance, licensing and training standards are met. A strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in HV power system operations and switching.
• Strong knowledge of network outage planning and coordination.
• Sound understanding of industry rules, codes and licensing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing resources and budgets.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make risk-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead outage planning, switching coordination and asset access oversight.
• Oversee short- and long-term outage plans balancing security, customer, and market needs.
• Provide guidance on System Switching Requests and governance procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, AEMO, contractors and internal teams to resolve conflicts.
• Coach and develop the Network Outages team and foster an inclusive culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across outage planning, asset access and switching activities.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Decision making

Negotiation

Change leadership

Operational risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical/management field or equivalent electricity industry experience

Job description

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains South Australia’s high voltage electricity transmission network, delivering 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

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution. We offer a competitive remuneration package including a base salary and eligibility for a bonus of up to 15%

You’ll also enjoy:

• Five weeks’ annual leave, 15 days’ personal/carer’s leave and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Flexible work practices, wellbeing support and cultural celebration flexibility.
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
• Impactful projects, an inclusive culture and regular team activities.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing learning.
• Relocation support for interstate applicants, where applicable.

The Opportunity

Join ElectraNet’s Network team in Adelaide as Manager Network Outages & Access and play an important leadership role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of South Australia’s transmission network.

Reporting to the Head of Network Operations, you’ll lead a specialist team responsible for integrated network outage planning, switching coordination and asset access. You’ll oversee short- and long-term outage plans, balancing network security, customer and market impacts, maintenance and project delivery requirements, workforce capacity and regulatory obligations.

You’ll provide leadership and assurance across System Switching Request, the ElectraNet Switching Manual, asset governance, covering procedures, competency pathways, licensing and training assurance.

Working closely with customers, AEMO, contractors, operational teams and internal stakeholders, you’ll resolve competing priorities, manager operational risk and minimise outage impacts. You’ll provide advice on issues ensure significant matters are escalated and contribute to continuous improvement across outage planning, asset access and switching activities.

As a people leader, you’ll set clear priorities, strengthen capability and accountability, coach and develop team members, and foster a constructive, high-performing and inclusive culture.

About You

You’re an experienced technical and people leader with a strong background in high-voltage power system operations, electrical switching and network outage planning. You bring sound operational judgement, a collaborative leadership style and the ability to make timely, risk-informed decisions in a complex operating environment.

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant technical, management field, or equivalent electricity Industry experience.
• Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, capability development and leading teams through change.
• Experience providing strategic and operational advice on network outage planning and coordination.
• Extensive experience in HV electrical switching, supported by practical exposure to maintenance or project delivery activities.
• Detailed knowledge of the operation and control of high-voltage power systems and associated equipment.
• A strong understanding of switching and asset access governance, including relevant legislation, industry rules, codes and licensing requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• The ability to balance competing priorities, constructively challenge existing approaches and act decisively on complex or urgent operational issues.
• Sound financial acumen and experience managing resources, budgets and operational risk.

Applicants must hold current working rights in Australia.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant background checks, which may include criminal history, reference, qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks required for the position.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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