Network Resilience Engineer

AusNet; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet in Melbourne is seeking a Network Resilience Engineer to help secure the transmission network during the energy transition. The role focuses on security frameworks, restoration strategies, and operational readiness.

The position involves forecasting, contingency planning and collaboration with regulators and industry groups, with a hybrid work arrangement based in Melbourne CBD. This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of power system fundamentals and operation.
• Familiarity with energy transition impacts and regulatory contexts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with regulators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of power system security and operational resilience frameworks.
• Assess emerging network risks and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen system reliability.
• Support secure network operation under changing conditions, including high levels of renewable and inverter-based generation.
• Develop contingency plans, remedial action schemes and system restart strategies.
• Evaluate restoration approaches and readiness for major system events.
• Analyse future operating scenarios to support the energy transition.
• Advance forecasting capabilities, operational planning and future readiness initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, regulators and working groups to influence operational outcomes and best practice.

Skills

Power system fundamentals

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory frameworks in energy sector

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

We bring the energy - through purpose and people.

Help shape the future of Victoria's energy system.

As a Network Resilience Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the secure, reliable and resilient operation of the transmission network as the energy landscape evolves. Working at the forefront of the energy transition, you'll provide specialist expertise in power system security, operational resilience, system restoration and future network capability.

The role contributes to operational readiness through the development of security frameworks, restoration strategies, forecasting methodologies and operational capability initiatives.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Melbourne CBD, with a hybrid work arrangement (office/WFH) and is part of the Transmission Operations Planning team.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Drive the development of power system security and operational resilience frameworks
• Assess emerging network risks and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen system reliability
• Support secure network operation under changing conditions, including high levels of renewable and inverter-based generation
• Develop contingency plans, remedial action schemes and system restart strategies
• Evaluate restoration approaches and readiness for major system events
• Analyse future operating scenarios to support the energy transition
• Advance forecasting capabilities, operational planning and future readiness initiatives
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders, regulators and working groups to influence operational outcomes and best practice

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

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of power system fundamentals
• Awareness of power system operation, security, resilience and the impacts of the energy transition
• Understanding of industry and regulatory frameworks within the energy sector
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.