Network Controller in Training (Transmission)

AusNet Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Network Controller in Training within our Transmission Operations Team. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining stability and security of Victoria's electrical transmission power grid while learning on the job.

Location: Melbourne CBD on-site with shift work. The role offers mentorship from senior controllers and a clear path to becoming a Senior Network Controller, shaping Victoria’s energy future.

Qualifications

• Understanding of network operations and risk management.
• Knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).
• Knowledge of network protection elements and remedial action schemes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network and asset risks, anomalies, and opportunities for safety and reliability.
• Assist in managing unplanned incidents and major emergencies per procedures.
• Analyze protection targets, alarms, SCADA data, network configuration, contingency plans, load flow, and remedial action schemes.
• Support Transmission Operations day-to-day activities and update procedures.
• Review access applications and switch planned operations for safety and reliability impact.
• Provide safe access to the network for planned works and manage customer impact and notifications.
• Analyse project plans and remedial actions schemes for operability and maintainability.

Skills

Network operations understanding

NEM knowledge

Transmission network elements

Excellent verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical qualification degree

Job description

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Title: Network Controller in Training (Transmission)

Location: Victoria, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Description:

Help Power Victoria's Future

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.

Every day, millions of Victorians rely on a safe, reliable electricity supply. As Victoria's energy landscape evolves, there has never been a more important time to be part of the team responsible for keeping the power flowing while enabling the transition to a cleaner, smarter energy future.

As a Network Controller in Training within our Transmission Operations Team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the stability and security of Victoria's electrical transmission power grid. You’ll oversee safe and efficient access to the AusNet Transmission network, actively monitor power system operations, and respond to network events with precision and expertise.

Location: Melbourne CBD (on-site, shift work required).

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), electricity transmission networks, and associated assets is highly desirable
• A relevant electrical qualification degree and experience are highly advantageous

What we offer

This is an incredible opportunity to receive on-the-job and hands-on training, with long-term career development opportunities. You’ll have the chance to grow into aSenior Network Controller, contributing to Victoria’s energy future.

Whatyou’llbe doing in this role:

• Initially working under the supervision of the Senior Network Controller
  • Proactively monitor and identify network and asset risks, anomalies, and opportunities to promote better safety, reliability, and security outcomes
  • Assists in managing unplanned incidents and larger scale emergency events in a calm, purposeful and methodical manner according to procedures, training, experience, and knowledge
  • Manage events through the analysis of protection targets, alarms, SCADA data, network configuration, contingency plans, load flow analysis, and understanding of remedial action schemes
• Be proactive in supporting Transmission Operations day to day activities, process planned work, refresh knowledge, plan for contingencies, maintain operational procedures, maintain data in technology systems and share knowledge
• Review access applications and assess, write, review, switch planned switching operations to ensure positive outcomes in terms of network safety and security
• Provide safe and secure access to the network for planned works (e.g.,formaintenance or installation of assets) including understanding customer impactand notification, maximising incentiveschemes, ensuring reliability and systemsecurity maintained
• Analyse project plans and remedial actions schemes are suitable for operability and maintainability

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

• An understanding of network operations, risk management, regulatory frameworks and health and safety practices
• Knowledge and understanding of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM), electricity transmission network, power flow and assets elements
• Knowledge of network protection elements, systems, and remedial action schemes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and the ability to efficiently analyse information in a methodical manner

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’rea trusted leader, with deepexpertise, driven to dowhat’sright for our customers and communities.

• Being apartofa team that cares deeply about each other:We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. Andwe’rehumble through and through.

Why join us?

This is more than a training role. It's an opportunity to build a specialist career within the energy industry. You'll receive mentorship from experienced Network Controllers, develop highly sought-after operational skills, and play an active role in powering Victoria's communities while helping shape the future of energy.

If you're looking for a career where your decisions matter, your development is invested in, and your work has a direct impact on millions of Victorians, we'd love to hear from you.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.