Team Leader, Access and Outage Planning

AusNet Services Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet Services Ltd. is seeking a Team Leader, Access & Outage Planning in Melbourne to lead a specialist team responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating critical electricity network outages.

The role will balance operational priorities, develop team capability and drive continuous improvement within network operations. Based in Melbourne’s CBD, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise work, optimise outages and ensure reliable, safe access to the electricity

Qualifications

• Experience leading outage planning teams in electricity networks.
• Knowledge of outage planning processes and safety practices.
• Ability to balance priorities and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of outage planning professionals, building capability and fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Coordinate planned network outages to ensure safe access to the electricity network while minimising impacts on customers, costs and reliability outcomes.
• Partner with Network Planning, Engineering, Control Room and project teams to prioritise work and deliver operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive process improvement, technology adoption and the ongoing optimisation of operational systems including ADMS and related planning tools.

Skills

People leadership

Outage planning

Stakeholder management

Decision making under pressure

Education

Industry training/qualifications in electricity network operations

Tools

ADMS

Job description

Great remuneration and employee benefits

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers' and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let's shape it together.

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

We have an opportunity for a Team Leader, Access & Outage Planning to lead a specialist team responsible for planning, coordinating and facilitating critical electricity network outages that keep our communities connected safely and reliably.

Based in Melbourne's CBD, as part of our Access & Outage Planning team, you'll play a key role in balancing operational priorities, developing team capability and driving continuous improvement across network operations.

What you'll help deliver

• Lead, coach and develop a team of outage planning professionals, building capability and fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
• Coordinate planned network outages to ensure safe access to the electricity network while minimising impacts on customers, costs and reliability outcomes.
• Partner with Network Planning, Engineering, Control Room and project teams to prioritise work and deliver operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive process improvement, technology adoption and the ongoing optimisation of operational systems including ADMS and related planning tools.

You don't need to check every box, however we're looking for a good combination of:

• Strong operational experience within electricity, transmission, distribution, renewables, power generation, data centres or a related critical infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing teams through change and growth.
• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure, balance competing priorities and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Technical knowledge of electricity network operations, outage planning or safe network access practices, supported by relevant industry experience, training or qualifications.

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact: We'll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We're a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what's right for our communities and customers.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy. Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each, our customers and our communities.

We are Australia’s most diversified energy network business, and we connect communities with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. With over $13 billion in assets, we operate three core regulated energy networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide Victorian electricity transmission network.

We also have a portfolio of contracted energy infrastructure, and a commercial business; Mondo which provides a range of services and solutions to enable community energy hubs and solar mini grids.

At AusNet, we bring the energy. Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each, our customers and our communities.

We are Australia’s most diversified energy network business, and we connect communities with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. With over $13 billion in assets, we operate three core regulated energy networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution and the state-wide Victorian electricity transmission network.

We also have a portfolio of contracted energy infrastructure, and a commercial business; Mondo which provides a range of services and solutions to enable community energy hubs and solar mini grids.