Lead the design, delivery and optimisation of Essential Energy's Telecommunications OT Network, providing strategic engineering expertise to ensure reliable, secure and high-performing operational technology systems.
Take pride in making a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.
We are unique
Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your wellbeing while offering attractive remuneration and benefits.
This is a permanent opportunity and can be based anywhere within Essential Energy's operational footprint.
About the role
The Senior Telecommunications Operational Technology (OT) Engineer is responsible for identifying and undertaking detailed research, design preparation and planning activities across Essential Energy's Telecommunications OT Network. The role provides strategic technical evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions across a range of technical functions, including the development of new criteria, applications, systems and procedures.
You will also be responsible for managing design and evaluation programs of work, validating equipment and systems, and contributing to the development of broader plans, budgets and strategies that support the ongoing performance and reliability of the Telecommunications OT Network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the research, development, implementation, monitoring and review of technical work programs to achieve optimal commercial and network outcomes.
- Provide strategic technical input and support for Telecommunications OT Network programs, designs and initiatives.
- Research, identify and recommend business improvement opportunities and support the implementation of network strategies.
- Undertake detailed fault analysis and implement solutions to ensure service levels are maintained.
- Provide technical expertise to project teams in integration and automation technologies.
- Analyse system performance data and prepare reports with recommendations for system enhancements and improvements.
- Support the initiation, configuration and commissioning of telecommunications equipment across Essential Energy's OT infrastructure, including substations, telecommunications facilities and data centres.
About You
You are a highly capable telecommunications or OT professional with strong engineering expertise and a strategic mindset. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
To be successful, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar engineering role within utilities, telecommunications, asset management or engineering environments.
- Extensive knowledge of telecommunications design philosophies, principles and procedures.
- Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex technical and engineering issues during planned and unplanned events.
- Experience managing priorities, projects and business unit activities in a proactive and professional manner.
- Strong understanding of OT network security practices and risk mitigation controls.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Telecommunications), Engineering, Information Technology, or demonstrated capability through relevant experience and/or qualifications.
Desirable
Level 3 Restricted Zone Substation Access.
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contact Craig Salisbury – Telecommunications OT Manager on 0428 286 940.
Applications close Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:55pm.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
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.
At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact [email protected] or call us on 1800 255 777.
