Permanent role
Location: Homebush and Wallsend, NSW
Salary: $149,387 – $176,778 + 16.5% super
Hybrid working | Free onsite parking
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 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
Reporting to the relevant Network Test leadership team, the Engineering Officer Testing will undertake engineering-related and technical activities to support the safety, reliability, sustainability and affordability of Ausgrid’s electricity network.
This role provides a specialist testing and measurement service to support and optimise the performance and reliability of the organisation’s network. You will be involved in high voltage testing, cable fault location, commissioning, condition assessment, field survey work, calibration activities, technical reporting and support for planned and reactive network activities.
The role requires strong technical capability, sound judgement and the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver work safely across a complex operating environment. You will work closely with internal teams, field crews, schedulers, contractors, customers and other stakeholders to ensure work is planned, documented and delivered to the required standards.
You may also be required to prepare and review technical documentation, including estimates, Safe Work Method Statements, NATA-endorsed reports, technical instructions, Network Access Requests and other system-based work documentation. This role is suited to someone with proven practical experience in electrical testing, high voltage assets and electricity distribution network operations.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Undertaking engineering-related and technical activities to provide an effective testing and measurement service across Ausgrid’s network.
- Planning, leading and conducting complex high voltage testing, commissioning and fault location activities, resourcing and coordinating labour, plant, equipment, materials and contracted services to support safe and efficient delivery of scheduled work, for complete projects or part thereof.
- Supporting and optimising network performance and reliability through accurate testing, analysis, reporting and recommendations. Preparing, interpreting and applying relevant engineering and technical documents, including policies, standards, codes, legislation and safe working procedures.
- Producing, reviewing and auditing of work instructions, policies, standards, codes and procedures as required.
- Planning system outages, including preparation and submission of Network Access Requests. Use of relevant systems and databases to manage engineering, technical, asset and network information.
- Undertaking technical investigations, data analysis, assessment, and calculations for the resolution of technical issues or complaints, reporting to support project or operational activities
- Monitoring or managing costs and financial impacts of work activities in line with budgets, estimates and relevant performance metrics.
- Providing technical and procedural advice to stakeholders, including coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of others.
- Representing the organisation in external activities, including witness testing, stakeholder meetings and technical discussions.
- Undertaking relevant audits, inspections, testing and tagging of plant and equipment, and completing compliance-based documentation.
- Supporting response to out-of-hours network faults, failures and breakdowns, including coordination with other work groups and external stakeholders where required.
- Undertaking risk assessments to support safe and practical decision making.
- Designing, building or modifying plant, equipment and instruments where required to support testing and measurement activities.
Proven practical experience
The successful candidate will bring practical experience in areas such as:
- Cable fault location for ratings up to 132kV.
- Partial discharge and DDF testing on switchboards, circuit breakers, power transformers, voltage transformers and current transformers.
- High voltage withstand testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and complete substations.
- Testing of mobile elevating work platforms and associated equipment rated up to 132kV.
- Regulatory testing of safety and live line equipment.
- High voltage commissioning, resonance testing, GIS testing and partial discharge fault location.
- Field survey work such as thermovision, including preparation of reports, estimated timelines and recommendations for fault rectification.
- Use of specialised field equipment such as infrared cameras, corona cameras, TEV equipment and cable scanners.
- Application of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and technical reporting requirements.
What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but also your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values.
To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience and technical expertise gained in a relevant trade, engineering or technical role within the electricity distribution industry or a similar environment.
- Advanced Diploma in an electrical or relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent.
- Class C Driver Licence.
- Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures, including safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
- Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating or supervising work activities and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, work activities or projects while prioritising competing demands.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to deliver work outcomes within required timeframes and costs.
- Experience liaising with a range of stakeholders, including resolving complaints, technical issues or delivery-related concerns.
- Experience monitoring costs and financial impacts across work activities, projects or programs of work.
- Advanced computer skills with experience using a variety of software packages, tools, systems or general applications.
- Demonstrated ability to complete both written and system-based project or work activity documentation.
- Proven technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions and support implementation.
Highly regarded
The following experience, licences or authorisations would be highly regarded:
- Class MR or HR Driver Licence.
- Electrical Safety Rules accreditation.
- Transgrid Authorisation to Work.
- High Risk Work Licences such as Elevated Work Platform, Forklift, Overhead Crane or Dogging.
- WHS General Construction Induction.
- Access Permit Recipient Authorisation.
- Proven extensive experience in high voltage testing and fault location.
- Experience repairing a wide range of electronic and electrical instruments and equipment.
- Experience investigating and advising on the rectification of supply system faults.
- Experience using resonant test equipment for cable and switchgear testing.
- NATA signatory membership.
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 or reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team at [email protected].
Applications close date: 7th July 2026 at 11:55pm. (Please note, this advert may close early).
Interested, but unsure if you’re the right match? If you would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact the hiring leader –
[email protected]
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Acquisition team
[email protected].
Ausgrid – An Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Values: Work Safe, Live Safe; Customer Focussed; Commercially Minded; Collaborative; Honest & Accountable; Respect
