1. High impact leadership role > Career defining > Be a part of shaping Victoria’s energy future
2. Lead AusNet’s transmission planning thinking and advocacy to facilitate the energy transition
3. Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment
When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real. Progress
At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and 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.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Manager, Network Development & Planning (Transmission).
This role will see you leading the Network Development and Planning team, responsible for driving the future planning of AusNet’s transmission network. You will provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction to strengthen our network by investing efficiently to create a resilient and safe network for our customers’ future energy needs.
With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of the Transmission - Network Development & Planning team, reporting to the GM, Network Management (Transmission).
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
4. Identify and advocate for best practice planning outcomes to provide Victorians with a socially and environmentally responsible transmission network
5. Lead the development of Transmission network asset renewal planning (major station re-builds) and joint planning with AEMO
6. Develop network investment proposals and Regulatory Investment Tests (RITs), including RIT-Ts for transmission renewal projects
7. Develop and publish annual planning reports, including Asset Renewal Plan (Transmission)
8. Provide advice on network capacity and capability to internal stakeholders as well as other industry groups as required
9. Effectively communicate findings from power systems and market modelling activities in clear and concise presentations and reports
10. Develop and maintain power system modelling capability (PSSE) and Market Modelling capability (PLEXOS) to support network planning activities
11. Plan for a new energy future full of renewables and without coal, taking into account macro trends in the energy sector and the impacts of climate change
12. Strategic advice to regulatory policy and advocacy groups (including participation/leadership in industry forums, working groups etc)
13. Lead and coach a high performing team to ensure a safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable regulated network today and into the future
You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:
14. Extensive experience as an Engineer within the electricity supply industry
15. Experience in network planning, operations and knowledge of National Electricity Rules
16. Knowledge of economic assessment of constraints and risks
17. Strategic thinking – ability to connect with organisational strategy and identify what is required at a tactical level to achieve it
18. A collaborative leader - gathering input and buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
19. Expert at critical thinking and the ability to problem solve and find new and unique solutions
20. Bachelor of Engineering in an appropriate field
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:
21. Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
22. Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
23. Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
24. 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.