System Control Technical Officer

We are currently recruiting a self-driven System Control Technical Officer with a proven ability to work with challenging situations and who thrives within a team environment.

We are unique

Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role

We are currently recruiting a self-driven System Control Technical Officer with a proven ability to work with challenging situations and who thrives within a team environment.

As the System Control Technical Officer, you will be responsible for the monitoring, actioning, resourcing and communication for all Single Premise and High Voltage Network Incidents, along with the management of the Network Access Request Register (NAR), creating Switching Instructions, supporting the System Controller in all of the above and any administrative duties.

A comprehensive training environment is provided for suitably qualified and successful applicants. Study assistance is available for those wishing to gain an Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Systems).

This is a permanent role that can based anywhere within Essential Energy's operational footprint .

About You

The successful applicant will be self-driven with a proven ability to work in a challenging atmosphere and enjoy interaction within a team environment. In addition, you will have strong computer skills, hold relevant electrical qualifications, and have experience in interpreting complex electrical networks or schematics with knowledge of network operating practices. A trade certificate in Power Systems would be advantageous.

If you like working in a stimulating environment where every day is different this could be a great career opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Power Systems with a focus in System Operations or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and relevant qualifications.
• Driver's Licence
• Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business required licences, authorisations and other such certificates deemed necessary for the role

Desired

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• Qualified Supervisors Certificate
• Certificate III ESITDR – Distribution
• Substation Entry Authorisation knowledge

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our Employee Benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women .

An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on… it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contact Rhyan Young, System Control Manager on

Applications close on Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 11:55pm.

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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.

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