Senior Access Planning Coordinator

Facilitate safe & secure access to the Electricity network for planned worksStrong safety mindset > ADMS experienceCareers with Purpose > Collaborative > Flexible Work EnvironmentJoin us in shaping Australia's cleaner energy future—where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported by genuinely good people who bring out your best. Together, we're building stronger communities and a more sustainable tomorrow.We have an opportunity for aSenior Access Planning Coordinatorto join us This role will see you delivering scheduling, coordination, and facilitation of planned outages of the electricity distribution network ensuring safety of personnel, public and plant, achieving organisational targets, minimising costs, re-work and impact on customer supply reliability.With a 3/2 hybrid split (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH), this role is based in Melbourne CBD and is part of the Network Operations & Delivery team within ourDistributionline of business.This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:Facilitate safe and secure access to the network for planned works (e.g. for maintenance or installation of assets) . Includes understanding customer impact and notification, maximising incentive schemes, ensuring reliability and system security maintainedEnsure compliance is maintained by actively engaging with stakeholders and maintaining awareness of relevant legislation, laws, regulations and standardsWork in accordance with AusNet Services Policies and Procedures with particular attention to Distribution Network AccessOperational access request activities (including customer notifications)Develop, assess, modify and submit high quality, accurate and effective Switching Schedules for approval for planned and emergency worksYou don't need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:Advanced knowledge and understanding of the AusNet Electricity Distribution Network elements, operational policies, procedures, reporting and codes of practiceDemonstrated knowledge of the Code of Practice on Electrical Safety in the VESI (Blue/Green Book)Advanced Electrical operational switching knowledge associated with an electricity distribution networkAdvanced Electrical operational knowledge to enable writing of complex switching schedules to ensure safe access to the electricity networkApplied experience with a Distribution Management System requiredFocused and methodical approach to executing tasks with particular attention to detailDisplayed digital dexterity to adopt new technologies to improve the network, customer experiences and the way we workExperience with stakeholder management when liaising with entities who have high voltage connectionsA 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:Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and lifeLeave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum serviceCommunity giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to youPerks: 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 moreAs 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