Planner

Service Stream; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discounts & perks

Paid leave

Diversity & inclusion

Veterans employment commitment

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Planner in Victoria to support the Power business by assessing network performance, modelling HV/LV options, and contributing to long-term asset strategies. The role involves preparing planning applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with engineers, operations, councils and contractors.

Ideal candidates have electrical distribution experience, knowledge of Australian standards, and strong analytical and communication skills for documenting

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Desirable)
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 & AS/NZS 7000 + utility guidelines
• Experience with Victorian DNSPs (AusNet, Powercor, Jemena, United Energy, CitiPower)
• Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical distribution networks
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare planning applications and customer connection assessments
• Ensure documentation meets DNSP and Vic Electricity Distribution Code standards
• Write clear technical narratives outlining need, scope, risk and justification
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external customers, councils and contractors
• Provide expert advice regarding network constraints and planning standards

Skills

Electrical distribution experience

Communications skills

Network modelling

Reading drawings & contracts

Microsoft Project

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Network modelling tools

Job description

With a healthy amount of work currently under management, we are seeking a Planner within our Victorian Power business. This is a versatile role within the utilities division that will draw on your strong electrical distribution network experience and understanding, helping continue our high levels of standards and success within electrical distribution.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

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:

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

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)

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.

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.

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, 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.

Department

Field Services