Senior Network Safety Lead

• Lead network safety strategies for our distribution networks assets
• Assess asset risk profiles and develop mitigation plans
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment

At AusNet, we play a key role in the clean energy transition and in providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and with that we have a great opportunity for a Senior Network Safety Lead to join us!

This role will see you leading network safety strategy for Asset Management, providing and implementing strategies to prevent asset failures with a clear focus on fire prevention and community safety, optimising the cost, risk and performance of our distribution network assets over the asset lifecycle.

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of our Asset Management team within our Network Management, Distribution line of business.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Analyse electrical safety of network assets and develop plans and policies to eliminate risks
• Assess asset risk profiles and develop mitigation plans and business cases for distribution assets
• Take control of compliance obligations, developing plans and strategies, consulting with regulators and monitoring the business performance
• Influence asset management and planning processes including analysis of equipment faults, risk modelling, weather impacts, focussed on asset replacement/maintenance strategies
• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the management, development and auditing of the Bushfire mitigation plan, Environmental and other safety obligations, providing strategic advice, guidance and contingency planning

You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in Technical/Engineering roles with the utilities industry with experience in asset management and/or operational management
• Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes
• Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks and relevant standards, including regulatory frameworks and legislation
• Understanding of relevant Australian and International standards and industry codes of practice
• Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations
• Knowledge of equipment, and technologies, with a focus on primary and secondary equipment on the Electricity Distribution Network and emerging trends and innovations
• Analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise asset performance

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!