Electrical Distribution Network Operations Manager

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jemena Full time
About Us

Jemena is an Australian energy company owning and operating over $12.4 billion worth of electricity and gas transportation assets across Australia, supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services daily.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our group's 3,000+ team members strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the Role

As one of two leaders in Jemena's Electricity Control Room, you'll work closely with your colleague to oversee half of the team responsible for safe and effective planning, control, and coordination of Networks & Assets in a 24/7 environment.

You'll enhance safety, performance, and efficiency while integrating new technologies and methods, focusing on maintaining high technical standards and preparing the team for the evolving energy landscape.

This role offers flexibility in working hours and a hybrid approach, balancing control room demands.

Key Responsibilities
  • In collaboration with the other Team Leader, provide support and direction to the team, fostering a safe, positive, and productive work environment.
  • Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of policies and systems to support operational excellence.
  • Oversee and manage compliance reporting to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and upheld.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are effectively managed.
About You

To succeed in this role, you should have at least 5 years' experience working within the utilities industry, specifically electricity distribution networks.

Your background includes involvement in operational or technical roles, or trade-based roles specializing in instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical.

You'll ideally have knowledge in the operation of an electrical distribution network, incorporating operating procedures and practices.

A high level of understanding of electrical Sub Transmission, High and Low Voltage distribution network elements, including knowledge of construction, maintenance, and testing activities, is also required.

Ideal Qualifications and Skills
  • Advance Diploma of ESI – Power Systems (or equivalent) or appropriate experience.
  • Detailed understanding of electrical distribution network operating procedures and practices.
  • Detailed understanding of electrical distribution network elements, construction, maintenance, and testing activities, as well as an understanding of Sub transmission and distribution network protection and control schemes.
  • Significant experience in the operation of an electrical distribution network.
  • Experience supporting a dynamic team in a 24x7 rostered environment.
  • Sound management practices to achieve human resource objectives (e.g., training, team building).
  • Change Management, including introduction of new technology and 'ways of working.'
  • Project Management skills associated with ensuring compliance to operational processes.
  • Emergency/Fault management skills.
Why Choose Jemena?

We offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you, along with opportunities for long-term career growth through our talent development and succession planning process.

Join us in making a meaningful impact toward Australia's 'Net Zero' targets through critical infrastructure projects and be part of our journey shaping the future of the energy and utilities industry.

We're committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.



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