- Energy Leader > Sustainable future
- Be part of a team that’s purpose-driven, collaborative, inclusive and offers the flexibility to thrive
- Provide technical expertise associated with communications network
Join us in shaping Australia’s cleaner energy future—where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported by genuinely good people who bring out your best. Together, we’re building stronger communities and a more sustainable tomorrow.
We’re entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a Senior Engineer – Communications to help us lead the way.
As Senior Engineer - Communications, this role will see you providing specialised expertise to the Asset Management team in Transmission Communications Network.
This hybrid role (Office/WFH) is based in Southbank, Melbourne, and sits within our Transmission Asset Management team.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
- Providing technical expertise associated with communications network from an asset management perspective including Fibre Cables, WDM, SDH/PDH, MPLS-TP, Tele-protection, Telephony, Radio, Microwave, Engineering LAN
- Providing expert input to asset management strategies and philosophies
- Providing expert input to comms equipment performance and technical specifications
- Providing expert input to the development of equipment standards
- Supporting the implementation of asset management and asset replacement initiatives
- Supporting long term asset reliability and resilience plans and regulatory submissions
- Assessing and reviewing the condition of installed communications network assets
- Investigating and analysing communications equipment failures or problems, drafting reports etc.
You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications Engineering, or equivalent
- Demonstrated working experience in communications engineering or similar
- Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards
- Understanding of relevant Regulatory frameworks and legislation
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment
- In-depth knowledge of communications system components, equipment, and technologies, within the Utility industry
- Understanding of protection schemes supported by critical communications for transmission line and structure protection
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Professional body membership: National Engineering Registration
A real place to belong.
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life
- Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
- Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
- Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more
As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.
So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!