Operator Standards Training Officer

• $136k base + 16.5% super 
• 9 day fortnight | Silverwater or Homebush Location
• Take home work use vehicle 

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

A day in the life of an Operating Standards & Training Officer (OSTO)

No two days are the same for an OSTO. One day you might start early at a depot or substation, working alongside field crews to deliver operating authority training, conduct workplace based audits, observe real world switching to assess, verify competency or to authorise. You’ll be engaging directly with Restricted and Limited operators, reinforcing safe operating work and network access practices, answering technical questions, and ensuring work is carried out in line with the Ausgrid Electrical Safety Rules and approved procedures. The next day you may be starting a 5 day office based training course, teaching and instilling the training material onto new candidates, to ensure all trained operators are confident and competent to deliver safe access to the Ausgrid network.

If you’re not training, you may be at your desk or often from the field, reviewing access permits, analyse operating activities, and document audit outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with supervisors, schedulers and managers to identify capability gaps, plan reauthorisations, and provide balanced, constructive feedback that supports both safety and performance.

Clear communication is key, whether you’re delivering training, discussing recent safety alerts, or contributing to improvements in training material and standards. Your ability to contextualise the information for the workgroup strengthen the message conveyed. You’ll be required to read all Ausgrid releases, literature, related to safety, network access and operating, for your information, communication and comment on your concerns if necessary.

At its core, the OSTO role is about people, safety, and professionalism. You act as a trusted trainer, technical advisor and mentor, helping the business build an engaged workforce, maintain the highest standards of electrical safety while enabling crews to work confidently and efficiently. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and making a genuine impact on how work is done safely every day, an OSTO role offers a challenging and rewarding career

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

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• Cert III Electrotechnology/ESI (or equivalent), with extensive experience in an electrical trade relevant to the electricity supply industry.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of training methodologies and their effective implementation.
• Proven experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade; or experience in an engineering related or technical role; within the electricity distribution or relevant industry.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking or managing multiple tasks and / or projects and prioritising activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver work outcomes within appropriate time frames.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including the resolution of complaints / issues.
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in a variety of software packages, tools or general applications.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of written and work activity documentation.
  
  

Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

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.

Application close date: 18 May 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.