About us:

CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.

Managing and operating our networks effectively is dependent on technology. We keep our networks safe and secure through best practice IT security measures and work proactively to ensure our networks are fit for additional capacity and growth. We do this using data analytics, machine learning and knowledge built through years of practical expertise, whilst promoting a culture of continuous learning.

About the Role:

There is a permanent full-time opportunity for an OT Infrastructure Solutions Specialist who specialises in the design of OT network and solutions ensuring our OT networks remain secure and robust.

OT Infrastructure Solutions Specialist will be responsible to provide specialist technical leadership in the selection, design, definition and development of business IT/OT solutions. The position is responsible for ensuring secure, scalable and sustainable designs and technical approaches to maximise business value through the most efficient IT spend.

What you’ll deliver:

• Develop end-to-end solution designs for IT/OT infrastructure, including the creation of option analysis, solution architectures, technical specifications, impact and risk analysis, estimation, and resource planning as required with a strong focus on cybersecurity
• Provide the Network IT Projects domain with an overarching design assurance capability with a focus on realistic use of effective technologies
• Set Network IT project standards in infrastructure, IT/OT architecture and integrations. Also, Work closely with the Network IT project teams to support project start-up and delivery
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on infrastructure requirements to traditional IT departments (Architecture, Infrastructure, Comms, Security)
• Lead the technology direction of Network Technology Infrastructure including the intersection of onsite, cloud, mobile, social, and information.
• Lead the investigation and implementation of emerging technologies in either an R&D or production capacity.
• Provide support and conduct maintenance improvements for applications where agreed

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• Degree qualification in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Detailed working knowledge of networking technologies (IP, associated communication protocols and routing/ firewalls).
• Understanding of IT/OT infrastructure (physical/virtual servers, other network based physical assets).
• Strong knowledge and passion of future technology trends and emerging IoT protocols and standards.
• Significant experience in IT system support/development/architecture/design/implementation.
• Experience with real-time/SCADA systems and utility control rooms.
• Experience in liaising with, interpreting requirements, and delivering changes to business departments

Your career with us:

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits. https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

What’s next?

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Please submit your application via our careers website by Thursday 22 June 2023. For the full Position Description, reach out to us via the email above.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us

OUR VALUES: Live safely, Be Customer and Community Minded, Succeed Together, Be The Best You Can Be, Improve Our Business