Manager, Power Systems

Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 568513
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity:
An opportunity has become available for a Manager, Power Systems to join the Strategic Policy and Delivery division to lead and direct the strategic planning and delivery of critical and complex power system related programs, projects and services that lead and influence the development of the least cost energy system. The position engages with a wide range of energy market stakeholders, including industry organisations and groups, regulatory bodies, government, and consultants to inform the delivery of South Australia’s affordable and reliable energy supply that meets greenhouse gas emissions targets.
About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.
Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.
Key selection criteria:
Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

• Extensive experience in leading the strategic planning and delivery of complex programs, research projects and services that deliver Power Systems analysis including critically examining, interpreting and summarising sensitive information and formulating innovative solutions.
• Extensive experience strategically leading multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and delivery of major program objectives, including providing expert specialist advice to, and performance managing, professional staff.
• Extensive experience in Power Systems analysis simulation applications, such as PSSE and PSCAD or other equivalent analytical software.
• Extensive knowledge of the physical operation of electricity transmission systems, network constraints, and the overarching markets.

Essential qualifications:
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering with extensive recognised discipline expertise. Accreditation as a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or Registered Professional Engineer (RPEng) is highly desirable.
Remuneration:
PO5 $122,610 - $128,328 per annum, plus an attraction allowance
Full time role, working 37.5 hours per week
Special conditions:

• This is an ongoing role.

Enquiries:
Rebecca Knights
Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Delivery
8429 3185
Rebecca.Knights@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.
All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.
Applications close: 06/01/2024 11:00 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.