Network Controller in Training (Transmission)

Ausnet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

On-the-job training

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Network Controller in Training within the Transmission Operations team in Victoria, Australia. The role focuses on monitoring the grid, responding to events, and ensuring safe access to the network while building skills toward a senior controller position.

You’ll be mentored, learn 보호 procedures, and contribute to a cleaner, smarter energy future for Victoria. This training role emphasizes hands-on experience, risk analysis, and collaboration with experienced staff to develop

Qualifications

• Understanding of network operations, risk management and health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) and transmission networks.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor network and asset risks, anomalies and opportunities to improve safety and reliability.
• Assist in managing unplanned incidents and larger scale emergencies using procedures and training.
• Analyze protection targets, alarms, SCADA data, network config and remedial action schemes.
• Support day-to-day Transmission Operations activities and knowledge sharing.
• Review access applications and support planned switching to ensure safe outcomes.
• Provide secure access for planned works and assess customer impact and notifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Risk awareness

Problem solving

Education

Electrical qualification degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Network Controller in Training (Transmission)

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 Trainingwithin ourTransmission 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.

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 thenetwork 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.

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.

This is more than a training role. It's an opportunity to build a specialist career in one of the most vital functions 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.

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