Portfolio Manager - Measurement Services

• Lead a specialist calibration team to uphold NATA-accredited excellence, ensuring precision, compliance and network safety
• Permanent Full Time | $200,819 + 16.5% Super + Bonus
• Enjoy a monthly ‘Day Off’ in support of work life balance

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.

See yourself working here

We’re looking for a strong technical leader to guide a specialised team within our Network Test & Measurement Services function. In this role, you will lead a team of up to 7 Engineering Officers delivering calibration services that directly support network safety, compliance, and performance. The role is based at the Silverwater Learning Centre.

You will provide hands‑on leadership, ensure operational discipline, maintain laboratory systems and critical calibration equipment, and uphold compliance with NATA accreditation requirements. This role is ideal for someone who can balance strong technical capability with mature stakeholder engagement, quality assurance and effective people leadership.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a specialised team delivering calibration services across a wide range of electrical, electronic and measurement instruments
• Coordinating and overseeing daily laboratory activities, including allocating resources and supporting calibration operations
• Engaging with customers, internal and external stakeholders, and delivery teams to share technical information, resolve issues and ensure smooth delivery of calibration services
• Ensuring calibration equipment, laboratory facilities and servicing plans are maintained, calibrated and compliant with ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA requirements
• Providing technical advice on calibration methods, measurement processes, uncertainty budgets, equipment and investigations
• Supporting the development, refinement and continuous improvement of laboratory technical work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Supporting the introduction of new technologies and methodologies
• Managing safety, compliance and team performance, including audits, competency verification, documentation and capability development
• Overseeing laboratory accreditation activity, including assessments, evidence management, scope reviews and quality system improvements
• Managing spare parts and consumables inventory to support efficient calibration workflows

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:

• Degree or Advance Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• A leadership style grounded in accountability, safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in laboratory, calibration or measurement‑based environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Sound judgement and resilience in high‑pressure or time‑critical situations
• A solid understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, NATA accreditation requirements, calibration methodologies and quality system principles

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: 26 February 2026 (this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

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