In-Demand senior safety engineer Jobs in south australia

Protection Engineer - Experienced and Senior Levels
ElectraNet —Greater Adelaide SA
- $147,000 - $168,300 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
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- Communication skills
- Parental leave
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- Full-time
- CAD
- No degree
- Leadership
- Parental leave
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- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Free food
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- Full-time
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Cable Engineer
Jacobs —Greater Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
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Associate/Senior Transmission Lines Engineer
WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
Senior Electrical Engineer
WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
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- Full-time
- Administrative experience
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- Annual leave
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Senior Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land
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- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Fuel discount
CV Senior Civil Engineer
WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Shift Engineer - Tunnelling
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- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Civil Engineer
WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
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- Employee stock purchase plan
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- Full-time
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- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave

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Protection Engineer - Experienced and Senior Levels

ElectraNet -
Greater Adelaide SA

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Job Details

Full-time
$147,000 - $168,300 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Parental leave
Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Protection Engineer at either an Experienced or Senior level to support current workloads and prepare for several significant projects in the pipeline. This is a market led opportunity, the role and level will be shaped around the capability of the successful candidate, with flexibility to appoint at Experienced or Senior level.

In this role, you will work across the design, review and delivery of protection systems for HV transmission and substation assets. Experienced Engineers will focus on strong independent technical delivery, while Senior Engineers will bring additional capability in technical assurance, design sign off and mentoring with emphasis on quality outcomes and the ability to operate with autonomy.

Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities:

Preparing protection system designs, scopes, specifications and settings
Reviewing and validating protection designs for compliance and quality
Supporting commissioning and witnessing of protection systems
Working across multiple projects and prioritising competing deadlines
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with legislative, safety and industry standards
For Senior level: providing technical assurance, sign off and mentoring support to other engineers

About You

You are a capable protection engineer with experience in HV power systems and secondary systems, looking to either continue developing as a strong independent contributor or step into a senior technical authority role. You are confident working across complex protection environments, value quality and safety, and can be trusted to deliver with minimal supervision.

To be successful, you will bring:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Protection related role for Experienced level
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Protection related role for Senior level
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership
Strong experience in HV protection system design, review and settings
Proven capability in developing scopes and estimates for protection works
Experience reviewing, assuring and signing off engineering deliverables
Ability to work autonomously across multiple projects
Sound knowledge of Australian electricity industry regulations and standards
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders
A current driver’s licence and flexible approach to working hours

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For the Experienced level, we are proud to offer a starting base salary of $147,000pa plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%. For the Senior level, we are proud to offer a starting base salary of $168,300pa plus 12% superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

Some of the other benefits include:

15 days personal/carers leave per year.
5 weeks of annual leave per year.
16 weeks paid parental leave.
Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
Flexible work practices and wellbeing support.
Relocation and visa support for this Adelaide based role.
Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility.
Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture.
Support for professional certification and memberships.
Regular social events and activities.

How To Apply

Submission of applications will close on 12th June 2026. Interested applicants can apply via our careers page or

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here.

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