• Multiple Permanent Full-time roles | $107k-$116k + 16.5% Super
• Wallsend, Ourimbah and Homebush | Opportunities for Overtime
• Fortnightly RDO

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricityon 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 companywith 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

This is your opportunity to play a key role in one of Australia’s most dynamic renewable energy growth areas. Ausgrid, together with PLUS ES (part of the Ausgrid Group), is leading the delivery of community battery and grid-scale BESS programs across our network, while PLUS ES continues to extend this capability into the external market.

Reporting to the PLUS ES BESS Engineering and Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance and commissioning of primary, secondary and communications equipment across distribution, zone and sub-transmission networks. Your work will help ensure we deliver safe, reliable and sustainable energy for our customers and communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills as part of a highly capable team, while building your career in a business that’s shaping the future of energy and committed to delivering good work safely from the get-go.

As an Advanced Technician, you’ll support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) operations, undertaking Level 2 maintenance, technical checks and on-call fault response. You’ll play a hands-on role in setting technical and safety standards, contributing to the performance, reliability and future of energy storage and grid stability.

These roles provide a clear pathway into advanced Protection, Automation & Control positions within Ausgrid, along with exposure to cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving industry.

This role requires remote travel. You may also be required to participate in on-call and after-hours response as part of your responsibilities.

What you bring to the role

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

We are looking for someone who has:

• A thirst for knowledge and continual learning.
• Working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Takes pride in providing a quality service.
• Keen interest in working on technologically advanced systems in an ever-changing industry.

Further energise us through your additional skills and qualifications in:

• Cert II Electrotechnology (or equivalent)
• Advanced Trade Technician Course (or equivalent)

• Holds a Class C drivers' licence

• ACMA Communications Cabling Licence.
• Applicable HRW Licences (EWP, Crane, Dogging, etc.)
• Experience in High Voltage Operating/Permit applications
• Experience in commissioning and maintenance of Protection systems or industrial automation systems
• Consistently demonstrated experience in taking responsibility for carrying out Maintenance and Fault
• Finding of Protection systems with Medium impact to Network, Customers & Safety and being typically associated with the Zone Network. E.g. Basic Zone and STS (low MVA, fully switched)
• Experience whilst under instruction in carrying out Maintenance and Fault Finding of Protection systems with High impact to Network, Customers & Safety and being typically associated with Sub-Transmission Network. E.g. Complex Zone and STS (high MVA, interconnected/remote ended, complex CBD)
• Consistently demonstrated experience in taking responsibility for carrying out Commissioning of Protection systems with low impact to Network, Customers & Safety and being typically associated with the Distribution Network. E.g. Distribution Subs, Zone 11kV, Reclosers & Regulators
• Experience whilst under instruction in carrying out Commissioning of Protection systems with High impact to Network, Customers & Safety and being typically associated with the Sub-transmission Network. E.g. Complex Zone and STS (high MVA, interconnected/remote ended, complex CBD)

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: 1 June 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.