Senior Engineer, Network Safety

Ausnet

Melbourne

Hybrid

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility: hybrid work/flexible hrs

Generous leave: 14 weeks parental pay

Volunteer day

Private health cover discounts

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Senior Engineer, Network Safety in Melbourne to lead network safety strategy for Asset Management. The role focuses on preventing asset failures, with an emphasis on fire prevention and community safety, while coordinating with the Safety Regulator and regulators.

Based in Southbank, this hybrid position sits in the Asset Strategy & Risk team within the Distribution line of business, driving data-driven analytics, risk modelling, and strategic safety leadership across the

Qualifications

Extensive demonstrated experience in technical/engineering roles within utilities with asset management/operational management.
Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes.
Understanding of asset management leading practices, frameworks and standards.
Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation.
Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations.
Knowledge of equipment and technologies with focus on poles and conductor equipment in distribution networks.
Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data-driven insights for asset performance.

Responsibilities

Monitor adherence to Bushfire Mitigation and Electricity Safety Management Scheme regulations and develop plans to achieve 100% compliance.
Analyse electrical safety of network assets and develop mitigation plans.
Develop and maintain asset management strategies, plans and procedures including predictive maintenance and data analytics initiatives.
Assess asset risk profiles and develop mitigation plans and business cases for distribution assets.
Lead compliance obligations, engaging regulators and monitoring performance.
Influence asset management and planning processes including fault analysis, risk modelling and weather impact considerations.
Provide strategic leadership for Bushfire mitigation, ESMS and safety obligations, with contingency planning.

Skills

Asset management

Operational management

Safety leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

National Engineering Registration

Job description

Join us in shaping Australia’s cleaner energy future—where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported by genuinely good people who bring out your best. Together, we’re building stronger communities and a more sustainable tomorrow.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a Senior Engineer, Network Safety to help us lead the way.

As the Senior Engineer, Network Safety, you will play a critical role in leading network safety strategy for Asset Management. You will be responsible for strategies to prevent asset failures with a clear focus on fire prevention and community safety.

In this role you will be one of AusNet’s representatives corresponding with our Safety Regulator, collating asset and program data from the wider team, compiling reports to the Safety Regulator and overseeing safety programs on AusNet’s Distribution network.

This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne, and sits within our Asset Strategy & Risk team with our Distribution line of business team.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

Monitor adherence to Bushfire Mitigation and Electricity Safety Management Scheme regulations and develop plans and policies that will achieve 100% compliance
Analyse electrical safety of network assets and develop plans and policies to eliminate risks
Develop and maintain asset management strategies, plans, policies and procedures, including implementing predictive maintenance and enhanced data driven analytics initiatives
Assess asset risk profiles and develop mitigation plans and business cases for electrical distribution assets
Take control of compliance obligations, developing plans and strategies, consulting with regulators and monitoring the business performance
Influence asset management and planning processes including analysis of equipment faults, risk modelling, weather impacts, focussed on asset replacement/maintenance strategies
Provide strategic leadership and oversee the management, development and execution of the Bushfire mitigation plan, Electricity Safety Management Scheme, Environmental and other safety obligations, providing strategic advice, guidance and contingency planning

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

Extensive demonstrated experience in technical/engineering roles within utilities with experience in asset management &/or operational management
Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes
Understanding of asset management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards
Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation
Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations
Knowledge of equipment and technologies with a focus on poles and conductor equipment on the electricity distribution network
Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise asset performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Professional body membership: National Engineering Registration

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life
Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

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

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!

Talent Advisor @ AusNet | Talent Attraction | Energy Industry