Senior Engineer, Network Safety

AusNet; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Generous parental leave

Community volunteering day

Corporate discounts

Job summary

A leading energy company in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Engineer, Network Safety to lead network safety strategies and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills and extensive experience in asset management within the utilities sector. This hybrid position offers competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical/engineering roles within utilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes.
• Understanding of asset management and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead failure and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead network safety strategy for Asset Management.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop asset management strategies and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for safety obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Safety management

Asset management

Education

National Engineering Registration

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

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Talent Advisor @ AusNet | Talent Attraction | Energy Industry

• Critical role in leading network safety strategies for Asset Management
• Be part of a team that’s purpose-driven, collaborative & safety focussed
• Energy Leader> Sustainable future

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

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