- Ensure secure, reliable consumer energy resource system integration and performance across Ausgrid network.
- Permanent Full Time | $190,026 + 16.5% Super
- A monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance
- This will be based in either Sydney or Newcastle
- Flexible hybrid working approach
About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good
We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.
It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.
Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
See yourself working here
As Consumer Energy Resources (CER) continue to transform the energy landscape, this role supports the systems, integrations, and operational technology that enable safe and reliable Distributed Energy Resource (DER) participation across the Ausgrid network. You will provide technical expertise across the CER/DER technology stack, maintaining the stability and performance of key platforms including Utility Server, DER Management System (DERMS), dynamic operating envelope engines, and associated integration environments to support growing DER penetration and real-time network visibility.
The role is responsible for the operational support and continuous improvement of Ausgrid's Itron CER platform (COTS application with multiple integrations) deployed on Microsoft Azure. This includes troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across applications, integrations, APIs, device onboarding, telemetry, event streaming, databases, Azure cloud services and operational processes. You will manage and optimise technologies spanning Azure Integration Services, Kubernetes/AKS, Kafka, databases (PostgreSQL, Azure SQL), networking, monitoring and observability platforms, identity and access management, PKI/certificate services, MTLS and disaster recovery solutions to ensure secure, resilient and reliable service delivery.
You will also support minimum system load events, Flexible Exports operations, device registration, telemetry accuracy, and OEM onboarding, while continuously optimising system configurations, monitoring processes, and the broader CER/DER technology stack to improve reliability and scalability.
What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.
To be successful, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or demonstrate equivalent capability through relevant experience and qualifications. You will bring extensive experience operating and managing control system technology and cloud services (Azure preferred) , along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in complex operational environments. Your communication and collaboration skills will allow you to work confidently with both internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve operational outcomes.
This role is suited to a technology professional with a strong primary capability in either platform operations or systems integration, complemented by practical experience across production support, Azure cloud services, vendor-managed applications (COTS) and operational service delivery. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical depth with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues that span applications, integrations, infrastructure and external partners. Experience in energy systems, DER/CER platforms or other critical operational environments will be highly regarded
Success in this role requires the ability to troubleshoot across multiple layers of the technology stack and coordinate effectively with vendors, OEMs, Solar retailers/ installers, cybersecurity, architecture and operational stakeholders to maintain platform stability, performance and scalability.
Desirable criteria
Experience with Databricks, data pipelines will be beneficial.
Experience within the utilities sector will be highly regarded, particularly exposure to DERMS platforms and CER/DER integration environments. Familiarity with the Common Smart Inverter Profile – Australia (CSIP-AUS), including inverter communications, dynamic operating envelopes, and grid interoperability, will be advantageous, as will experience supporting Virtual Power Plant portfolios.
Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.
Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.
We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team
[email protected].
Application close date: Friday 31 July 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)
Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.
By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.
