• $155,064 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Permanent Full-time role | Hybrid Work Environment
• Based at our Oatley Depot | Flexible Work Arrangements

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

We are seeking an Engineering Officer or Engineer to support the delivery of our planned maintenance program across primary and secondary systems within Ausgrid’s distribution and sub-transmission network.

As part of the Major Substations and Operational Engineering team supporting the Southern and Eastern Sydney areas, you will work closely with maintenance, capital and operational professionals to plan and coordinate maintenance activities. Your work will contribute directly to reducing network risk and maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of the network.

This role provides an opportunity to work across a diverse range of maintenance, defect and capital replacement activities while building strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing assigned asset maintenance tasks.
• Managing assigned asset corrective and defect tasks and replacement projects.
• Undertaking desktop assessments, site visits, and consultation with a broad range of stakeholders including customers, operators, field supervisors, technicians, engineers, and schedulers to ensure safe, efficient planning and delivery.
• Technical review of tasks to assign appropriate risk ratings, isolations and permits required for rectification.
• Utilising enterprise asset management systems including SAP to manage asset records and associated notifications and work orders.
• Utilising staff scheduling and job planning systems including Works Management System (WMS)
• Producing Network Access Requests (NARs), job packs, resource requests and NECF outage notifications using appropriate corporate systems.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the continued safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Ausgrid's distribution and sub-transmission network.

What you bring to the role

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive, organised and accountable engineering professional with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment. You will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach, enabling you to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders while supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Ausgrid's distribution and sub-transmission network.

To be successful, you will also have:

• Applicants require an Engineering Diploma in a relevant discipline or an Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) giving entitlement to full membership of Engineers Australia.

• Demonstrated experience in an engineering, technical, or asset management role within the electricity distribution industry or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, regulations, rules and safe work practices.
• Experience preparing high-quality technical and project documentation.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks and implement practical solutions.
• Strong computer literacy and experience using systems and software to plan, coordinate and manage work activities.
• A current Class C Driver Licence.

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: 9 November 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.