SCADA Engineer
Zinfra
Date: 1 day ago
City: Broadmeadows, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Who We Are
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.
About The Role
Are you ready to take your SCADA expertise to the field and make a real impact on critical infrastructure? Zinfra is on the hunt for a Field SCADA Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the Jemena Electrical Network. This role will be based at our Broadmeadows depot, with hybrid working options available once the successful candidate is up to speed.
Key Responsibilities Include
Join a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll help maintain and evolve critical SCADA infrastructure across the Jemena Electrical Network. You'll work both independently and in teams—and be part of a 1-in 3 on-call roster, ensuring 24/7 network reliability and support when it matters most.
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, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.
We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.
We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra 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.
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.
About The Role
Are you ready to take your SCADA expertise to the field and make a real impact on critical infrastructure? Zinfra is on the hunt for a Field SCADA Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the Jemena Electrical Network. This role will be based at our Broadmeadows depot, with hybrid working options available once the successful candidate is up to speed.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Maintain and support SCADA & Protection systems across geographically diverse networks
- Collaborate with Communications Specialists, Host SCADA team, and Field Testers to configure and maintain RTUs and other SCADA equipment
- Deliver project and maintenance tasks including device configuration, site acceptance testing, backups, HMI screen design, and system updates
- Provide expert advice on security, upgrades, and hardware improvements
Join a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll help maintain and evolve critical SCADA infrastructure across the Jemena Electrical Network. You'll work both independently and in teams—and be part of a 1-in 3 on-call roster, ensuring 24/7 network reliability and support when it matters most.
- Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, and IEC61850 protocols
- Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Technology or similar, or extensive experience in a similar role
- Industry experience with SCADA systems in utilities or power sectors
- Hands-on skills with RTUs, HMIs (Eaton, Schneider, ABB, SEL), and cybersecurity
- Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in high-voltage environments
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, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.
We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.
We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra 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.
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