Engineer/Engineering Officer

• Permanent Full-time Role | 135,140 + 15.5% Super
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off in support of work/life balance!
• Based at our Artarmon Depot

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of Ausgrid is the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, providing power to four million people and playing a critical role in leading and delivering the transition to a low-cost, reliable and decarbonised economy.

At Ausgrid, we pride ourselves on being a leader in our industry. As we continue to grow, we are in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Together, we can move towards a smarter, more sustainable future.

Meet our team!

Is a collaborative culture important to you? At Ausgrid, collaboration in a safe and respectful environment is embedded in our core values, allowing our employees to progress and develop their career.

Our Safety Delivery & Operations group is focussed on delivering a safe and reliable electricity network and play a major role in building and maintaining Ausgrid’s network.

You will work with a team of 6-8 project/engineering officers/engineers to safely manage the upgrade, repair, and maintenance of Ausgrid’s Distribution network (415V to 11kV) in Sydney, North Sydney & Eastern suburbs.

Join our Works Delivery Team as an Engineer/Engineering Officer based at our Artarmon location.

Your new role

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, as the Engineer/Engineering Officer you will effectively manage competing priorities to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity to our customers.

You will undertake desktop analysis of assigned work, site visits and discussion with Field Supervisors / Leading Hands, Job Planning which includes, preparation of Network Access Requests (NARs), Job Packs, Resource Requests, NECF and booking associated external resources.

You will also manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and provide quality job documentation to field teams to ensure the safe delivery of work for the continued reliable operation of Ausgrid’s network.

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.
 

You will have a proven capability to work effectively in a team environment with strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.

Safety will be your core value and you will be passionate about delivering a safe & reliable network for our customers.

To be successful, you will have the following: 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to apply experience to resolve routine issues during delivery of works in the field.
• Experience in the planning, coordinating or supervising of work activities and / or resources
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and / or projects and prioritise activities
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in a variety of software packages, tools or general applications
• Experience in monitoring costs and financial impacts across work activities, projects or programs of work.

Grow with Ausgrid

To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, and e-learning.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Ausgrid Perks

Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms.

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
 

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive