Protection & Secondary Systems Engineering Manager

ElectraNet Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Bonus eligibility up to 15%

Relocation and visa support

Flexible work practices

Job summary

ElectraNet Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks an experienced engineering leader to become Manager Secondary Systems and Protection Engineering. You will head a team, provide strategic engineering advice, and oversee technical services across major capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant outcomes.

Based in Adelaide, the role involves developing standards and governance, managing resources and budgets, and fostering a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in a senior engineering or discipline leadership role
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational advice and contributing to business strategy
• Proven experience leading and building high-performing teams through effective leadership and change management
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Protection and Automation systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ElectraNet's Secondary Systems Engineering function
• Provide strategic and operational engineering advice across the business
• Lead the delivery of technical services across major capital projects
• Develop engineering standards, frameworks, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with engineering governance and technical standards
• Manage engineering resources, budgets and project priorities
• Build strong relationships with executives, customers and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational efficiency
• Lead change initiatives and foster a high-performance culture
• Oversee engineering performance, risk management and reporting
• Support the ongoing development of engineering systems and processes
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently achieved

Skills

Protection systems

Automation systems

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate management qualification

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

ElectraNet Pty Ltd in Adelaide seeks an experienced engineering leader to become Manager Secondary Systems and Protection Engineering. You will head a team, provide strategic engineering advice, and oversee technical services across major capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant outcomes.

Based in Adelaide, the role involves developing standards and governance, managing resources and budgets, and fostering a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives and