Planner

Service Stream; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Employee discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Network Planning & Analysis professional to assess network performance, capacity constraints and future load requirements in Victoria. You will model HV/LV options, evaluate constraints, and contribute to long-term asset strategies while preparing planning applications and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will liaise with internal engineers, operations and external councils and contractors, applying Australian standards and utility guidelines to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Desirable).
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 7000 and utility guidelines.
• Experience with Victorian DNSPs (AusNet, Powercor, Jemena, United Energy, CitiPower) is desirable.
• Ability to interpret electrical distribution networks (HV/LV) and apply planning standards.
• Proficiency with network modelling tools and reading drawings/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assess network performance, capacity constraints, and future load requirements.
• Model HV/LV network options, evaluate constraints, and identify optimal solutions.
• Contribute to long-term asset and network strategies.
• Prepare planning applications (network augmentation, customer connections).
• Ensure documentation meets DNSP and Vic Electricity Distribution Code requirements.
• Write clear technical narratives communicating need, scope, risk, and justification.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external customers, councils, developers, and contractors.
• Provide expert advice on network constraints and planning standards.

Skills

Electrical distribution networks

Reading drawings

Contract interpretation

Network planning standards

Communication skills

Power industry experience

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Network modelling tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Primary Location VIC - Ferntree Gully

• Network Planning & Analysis
  • Assess network performance, capacity constraints, and future load requirements.
  • Model network options (HV/LV), evaluate constraints, and identify optimal solutions.
  • Contribute to long-term asset and network strategies.
• Application & Documentation Development
  • Prepare planning applications for Electrical Distribution Business’ including:
    • Network augmentation applications
    • Customer connection planning assessments
  • Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards (DNSP guidelines, Vic Electricity Distribution Code)
  • Write clear technical narratives that communicate need, scope, risk and justification
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, construction leads)
  • Engage with external customers, councils, developers and contractors.
  • Provide expert advice regarding network constraints, and planning standards.
• Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities (Ensure planning solutions comply with):
  • Electricity Distribution Code
  • National Electricity Rules (relevant sections)
  • Company planning standards
  • Safety and environmental requirements

About you

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Desirable)
• Previous work with Victorian DNSPs (e.g., AusNet, Powercor, Jemena, United Energy, CitiPower) - Desirable
• Knowledge of relevant Australian standards (AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 7000) + utility guidelines
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks (HV/LV).
• Ability to interpret and apply network planning standards
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and contracts.
• Proficiency with network modelling tools
• Prior experience in Power industry
• Demonstrated experience preparing planning or technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Strong communications skills (written & verbal)
• Knowledge of Distribution business systems and working experience (desirable).

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Service Stream is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment.

We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Benefits of working with us include

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.