Overview of our role

The Asset Strategy, Governance & Risk Team Leader is responsible for leading asset strategy, governance, risk and assurance activities for Jemena Electricity Network. The role owns and continuously improves governance frameworks and the Asset Management System, ensuring that strategy, risk, performance and investment decisions are supported by clear evidence, consistent methodologies and defensible decision-making processes.

The role acts as a key interface between asset strategy, engineering, planning and investment teams, translating asset risk, policy, standards and performance insights into quantified investment needs, options analysis and optimised portfolio programs. The team is accountable for producing high-quality governance artefacts, supporting asset management maturity, enabling transparent decision-making, and embedding a risk-based approach across the network portfolio.

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile + additional leave benefits!
• primary & secondary parental leave & well-being and family support benefits
• numerous career development pathways + yearly financial support to upskill
• annual bonuses + generous $$$ employee referral program
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance
• reproductive leave benefits

What You'll Bring

• Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry.
• Experience leading ISO 55001 asset management systems and governance frameworks.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary asset strategy, governance, risk and assurance teams.
• Experience leading asset strategy, governance, risk and assurance activities within an electricity network or other asset-intensive environment.
• Experience developing risk-based investment portfolios and business case artefacts.
• Extensive experience and/or knowledge of asset management systems and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in the use of asset management systems and data-related tools.
• Experience in incident investigation and incident management.

Qualifications / Certifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Engineering qualifications that support Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong understanding of asset management systems, governance frameworks and asset management maturity models.
• Sound knowledge of portfolio and program management principles.
• Strong understanding of technical compliance requirements and relevant Australian Standards.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, including AFAP, ALARP and Bowtie methodologies, and the application of risk-based prioritisation.

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical (dependent on role type), reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

Apply today, you belong here.