Network Coordinator

Yearly salary review
- Option to buy 2 extra weeks annual leave
- Wonderful benefits and work life balance

**Network Co-ordinator (Controller)**

**About Us**:
At Jemena, we are focused on enabling our people to reach their potential, be their true selves and enjoy working in an inclusive environment with a community focus. Prioritising our employees’ wellbeing, equal opportunities and empowering a fully diverse and fulfilled workforce is key; we pride ourselves on meeting our employee’s expectations.

Our people are our greatest asset so having various flexible working options such as, remote working, paid parental (primary & partner) leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits, and is key to the foundation to our success. We also have an array of well-being options to support our people. We are passionate about what we do, and we are proud of who we are.

**Other Benefits**:

- Leisure/Travel - Car hire and purchase two week’s extra annual leave per year
- Community - Volunteering leave and salary sacrifice/workplace giving
- Health & Wellbeing - Salary continuance/insurance, paid parental leave (14 weeks primary carer), private health insurance, fitness and optical discounts, employee assistance program, flu vaccinations and wellbeing grants, along with taking advantage of our supporting families policy
- Technology - Discounts on Office 365, computer equipment, Samsung and Bluetooth
- Drive and commute - Novated leasing, car parking and vehicle discounts

Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace by Family Friendly Workplaces.

**Here's an overview of our role**:
We are looking for an experienced Network Coordinator (Network Controller) to join our Electricity Control Room reporting to our Team Leader Control & Dispatch Electricity. The exciting opportunity is a permanent, full time position.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient planning, control and coordination functions on Jemena Electricity Networks under the operational management of the Control Room.

The role requires experience working with SCADA systems (DMS,OMS) used for monitoring and control of electrical distribution networks. This position, within the Control & Dispatch team, is expected to collaborate with team members and stakeholders in order to achieve successful outcomes in a wide variety of circumstances, from the coordination of planned switching to ensure safe access for maintenance crews, to reactive switching and fault finding in emergency situations.

The successful applicant will be required to work a 12 hour Shift Work Roster (Melbourne CBD based Control Room) and Availability Roster that ensures adequate resources for all situations.

This entitles you to a competitive Role Specific Allowance in conjunction with other financial incentives (corporate bonus schemes, etc).

**A Little About you**:
To set yourself up for success in Jemena, you should have:

- Prior experience working within the utilities industry, specifically electricity distribution networks.
- A background includes involvement in operational or technical roles, or additionally trade based roles specialising in instrumentation, electrical or mechanical.
- Knowledge in the operation of an electrical distribution network incorporating operating procedures and practices (desirable).
- A high level of understanding of electrical Sub Transmission, High and Low Voltage distribution network elements. This includes knowledge of construction, maintenance and testing activities encompassing comprehension of technical drawings, manuals and procedures.
- The ability to operate autonomously, make clear decisions and manage high workloads within an operational environment. With a high level of personal integrity, ethical standards and interpersonal skills this person will be able to demonstrate a strong customer service focus as well as having effective time management and planning skills.

**Qualifications, Skills and Experience**:

- Diploma of Electrical Supply Industry (ESI) - System Operations (or equivalent) or appropriate experience plus ability to undertake Diploma of ESI - System Operations,
- Appreciation in other Energy Network elements, construction, maintenance and testing activities would be preferred but not essential,.
- Analytical skills related to Network operational matters,
- A firm, decisive manner, calm and disciplined during emergency / abnormal events,
- An ability to think laterally in relation to operational matters, and to multi task under pressure,
- Ability to read, understand and adhere to complex procedures, practices and protocols,
- Ability to work independently, undertake shift work and cope with emergency situations,
- Ability to adapt to and embrace new technology within both field and Control Room environments.

**Recruitment Process**:
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment