Distribution Technician

• Join Ausgrid as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
• $82k-$105k base + 15.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance!
• Muswellbrook depot

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
Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Distribution Technician requires an electrically qualified field worker to be primarily involved in construction, repair and maintenance to ensure the safety, reliability, sustainability and affordability for customers of our network assets.
 

• Inspect, install and maintain network infrastructure and electrical equipment
• Perform Low Voltage switching operations
• Work safely and operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus
• Participate in assessment and preparation of job sites for upcoming work
• Liaise with key internal and external contacts such as customers and contractors, and support the resolution of any customer complaints
• Use, interpret and apply drawings, basic diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
• Participate in emergency restoration work

We need someone who is flexible and available for planned and unplanned overtime and available for emergency response work as required

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.
 

• Qualified Electrician – Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent).
• Class C drivers licence.
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
• WH&S WorkCover – General Induction.
• Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials related to working in substations or on the network.
• Demonstrated awareness of safe manual handling techniques.
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others.

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
At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
 

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.