Electrical Inspector

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia's energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation's energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We're on the lookout for a licenced Electrical Inspector to join our team in a full-time, permanent role based out of our Tullamarine depot.

You'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance across Jemena Electricity Distribution Network and required to participate in the on-call roster.

Key Responsibilities include

• Attend to customer phone calls and enquiries, assisting with compliance issues related to rules, regulations, standards, and policies
• REC consultation regarding switchboard and SLD drawings, metering and supply arrangements
• Site meetings with customers and project managers
• Assist Network Connections team with all metering and connection or customer project queries
• Support the Dispatch and Control Room with Faults and Emergencies
• Provide technical guidance to internal staff and electricity professionals
• Attend, investigate and issue customer defect notices
• Investigate customer complaints regarding defects in relation to metering and servicing appointments
• Work with customer relations with investigations, finalisation and closing of defects issued to customers
• Facilitate and complete customer connections to the network

Timely completion of works activity records and other work-related documentation using digital work platforms.

About You

If you have strong technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, we want you on our team.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a solid understanding of regulatory requirements of the ESA, ES(G)R's, VSIR's, AS3000, AS2067, AS3010, AS5033, AS5139 and VESI ISTC procedures, electricity distribution assets, along with proven skills in inspection, customer service, stakeholder engagement and ability to work autonomously or closely within a team environment.

• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to resolve complex issues in a creative and effective manner in order to meet customer and client objectives for the agreed work through the application of approved governance
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fluid environment
•  "A" Grade Electrical Licence
•  "G" Class Electrical Inspectors Licence (V Class endorsement highly desirable)
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• ESI Worker Card

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people's lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don't just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.