Network Control Specialist

Endeavour Energy (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Energy in Sydney's Greater West is seeking a Network Control Specialist based at Hoxton Park FSC to coordinate work requests, plan switching, and prepare safety documents for safe network access. You will liaise with Transgrid, Ausgrid, HV customers and other stakeholders, ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, and support outages and commissioning programs to minimise disruption.

This role offers a pathway to develop specialist knowledge within a leading Australian energy

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate is required.
• Significant experience in energy or electrical industry.
• Knowledge of HV and LV network operations.
• Experience with network switching processes and safe access procedures.
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned and unplanned isolations, switching instructions, work requests, switching plans and safety documentation to enable safe network access.
• Coordinate and manage requests from internal and external stakeholders seeking access to the electrical network.
• Provide specialist advice to ensure all activities comply with Electrical Safety Rules, network operating procedures and interruption policies.
• Liaise and negotiate with external authorities including Transgrid, Ausgrid, Essential Energy, Sydney Trains, RMS, Sydney Water and high voltage customers to arrange outages and access requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, DNSPs, TNSPs, HV customers and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioning programs to minimise system disruption and maintain optimal network configuration.
• Respond to urgent and unplanned network access requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Safety-focused

Coordination

Communication

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

Job description

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney’s Greater West.

To work with us in this role, you don’t need to have any energy experience. We need talented people who are ready for challenge and growth and value a sense of care and belonging. Why? Because our vision is to lead the way with smarter energy solutions. Play your part in helping us to put the customer first and transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for us all.

Whether you're looking to broaden your operational experience or take the next step in your career development, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your capability within Network Operations

We have an exciting full-time opportunity based at Hoxton Park FSC!

The Network Control Specialist is responsible for co-ordinating work requests, planning, and preparing switching plans to allow safe access to company’s electrical network. This is to enable the safe operation of Endeavour Energy’s Transmission, Distribution and Secondary Systems Networks providing planned access to the network and responding to urgent unplanned access requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare planned and unplanned isolations, switching instructions, work requests, switching plans and safety documentation to enable safe network access.
• Coordinate and manage requests from internal and external stakeholders seeking access to the electrical network.
• Provide specialist advice to ensure all activities comply with Electrical Safety Rules, network operating procedures and interruption policies.
• Liaise and negotiate with external authorities including Transgrid, Ausgrid, Essential Energy, Sydney Trains, RMS, Sydney Water and high voltage customers to arrange outages and access requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, DNSPs, TNSPs, HV customers and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioning programs to minimise system disruption and maintain optimal network configuration.
• Respond to urgent and unplanned network access requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

About You

You are a collaborative and safety-focused electrical professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Significant experience in a similar professional role within the energy or electrical industry.
• Sound knowledge of HV and LV network operations.
• Experience in network switching processes and safe access procedures.
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Authorised as a High Voltage (HV) Switcher DN3 or TS2/TS3.
• Demonstrated experience as a HV Switcher at an equivalent level to Endeavour Energy (DN3 or TS2/TS3).
• Experience working as a Network Operator in a Control Room environment.

Licences and tickets

• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• WorkCover General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Why apply?

• Gain exposure to critical network operations and system control activities.
• Develop specialist technical knowledge and operational expertise.
• Build relationships across the business and with key external stakeholders.
• Expand your career opportunities within a highly skilled operational environment.

Applications close – 4 October 2026.

When we power together, we can achieve so much more.

At Endeavour Energy, having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better, safer, and stronger. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, motivated, valued, included and respected.

Endeavour Energy is a critical infrastructure organisation and performs various background checks to evaluate the suitability of an applicant before making an employment offer to ensure the security and protection of its assets.