Area Operator In Training

• Join Ausgrid as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
• Permanent Full Time | 36 Hour Work Week 
• Starting from $102,388 + 15.5% Super | Increasing to $150,623 + 15.5% Super upon completion of Development Program

Just imagine a future where households and businesses can generate their own energy and sell it back to the grid, ultimately connecting communities and empowering lives. Are you ready to play your part in an evolving industry?​

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. 

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future. ​  

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity is now available to join our Area Operator Development Program, where you will rotate across different areas for training and on-the-job learning to become authorised as an Area Operator, taking on network operating and emergency response activities to provide a safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable network for our customers. During the AOP Development Program the remuneration will start from $102,388 + Super and on successful completion, you will transition to $150,623 + Super. This is a shiftwork role, 7 days per week.

Throughout the program, you will complete the following:

Work with and develop a familiarisation with the tasks and functions carried out by:

• Control Room Operators
• Field Operators,
• Despatch Coordinator
• Network Security Engineering Officers

Undertake relevant training and on-the-job learning to become authorised as a Class 6B operator and carry out the accountabilities of an Area Operator, including:

• Coordinate field employees to ensure adequate resources are available to perform scheduled tasks
• Identify network faults and abnormalities
• Respond to and manage network incidents
• Coordinate network rectification
• Coordinate routine switching work
• Operate and monitor Outage Management System to ensure hazards and outages are addressed, information kept up to date and completed correctly
• Identify Voltage Regulation System abnormalities and regulate voltage as required
• Identify protection system abnormalities and arrange rectification as required
• Undertake relevant audits and inspections, and check and/or complete compliance based documentation
• Utilise and maintain relevant systems and databases including appropriately managing assets and network data and information
• Liaise with key internal and external contacts such as contractors and other work groups
• Effectively utilise computers and/or mobile devices for the completion of safety and other required documentation

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. The ideal candidate for this role would possess a combination of formal education in electrical engineering or electrotechnology, relevant exposure to the utilities industry, effective communication and leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

To be successful, you will have the following:

Education Requirements

• Cert III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent) or an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a Degree Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• In an electrical role within electricity distribution or another closely-related industry
• Proven experience and knowledge of interconnected transmission and distribution supply networks
• Significant experience in reading and interpreting complex design documentation, including schematic and wiring diagrams

Technical Skills

• Ability to investigate and solve complex technical and practical problems
• Knowledge of electrical safety rules and relevant statutory training
• Sound understanding of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards, and codes of practice
• Intermediate skills in using computers and mobile devices, including experience with various software packages, tools, hardware, or general applications

Communication Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including with customers or other external parties
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and exhibit leadership skills

Learning and Cognitive Skills

• Ability to undertake self-directed, informal, and structured learning and assessment to gain a Class 6B operating authority as per the Area Operator Trainee program
• Demonstrated highly effective organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
• Proven capability to learn and understand new skills and concepts effectively

Desirable Skills

• Relevant Class of Operating Authority (for example a Restricted Authority)
• High Risk Work Licenses (HRWL) – such as Elevated Work Platform
• Basic Climbing Procedures Training
• Confined Space Training

Grow with Ausgrid
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Ausgrid Perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms. 

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid 
To deliver the best possible service to our customers we strive towards a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Ausgrid is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and First Nations people.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team.