About us
At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the role
The Vegetation Management Audit Officer (also known as Engagement and Quality Officer internally) will carry out vegetation customer consultation and quality assessment of contractor cutting and inspection activities required for the CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy distribution networks.
These activities primarily relate to establishment and maintenance of electric line clearance. The role will also conduct HS&E audit checks on contractors.
This role is primarily responsible to works covered between Ballarat and Portland, however occasional day and overnight travels to other parts of Victoria may also occur.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake patrols and inspections to assess and monitor vegetation compliance.
- Undertake weekly quality audits of inspection and cutting contractors.
- Conduct vegetation negotiations and resolve customer complaints where required.
- Ensure negotiations are conducted in a manner that meets the Vegetation program strategic outcomes.
- Consistently ensure safe working processes and procedures are followed to enable a safe working environment.
- Diligently report hazards, near misses and improvements to ensure the team and broader business are kept abreast of emerging issues.
- Identify and promote improvement opportunities including adopting new technologies and data analytics.
- Consistently work autonomously around various parts of the networks to deliver the expectations of the arborist assessment program.
For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.
What you’ll need from day one
- Demonstrated experience in a field customer facing vegetation management role.