System Operations Planner Operator

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.9 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

The role facilitates network access through assessing, accepting and prioritising applications for planned access to the electricity networks across, sub-transmission (including within terminal stations), distribution and low voltage and for producing accurate, detailed switching instructions to provide safe access to these networks.

The role conducts switching operations of transmission, sub-transmission, renewable generation and distribution systems, including low voltage, in planned and unplanned situations as required under the direction of the System Control Centre.

This role provides operational advice to other business units, external operating authorities and customers and supports improvements in processes and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Review and accept network access requests to avoid conflict, maximise system security and operator resourcing.
• Provide advice and direction to internal personnel, external operational authorities, HV and LV customers.
• Make technical operational decisions in accordance with organisational procedures, manuals, and policies to progress works and resolve minor issues.
• Liaise with other Business Units and external Operating Authorities regarding planned outages to deliver project outcomes with minimum impact on system security & customers.
• Ensure switching & access requirements comply with Operational Procedures, Green Book, Blue Book and other regulatory requirements.
• Transmission, Sub-transmission, renewable generation, distribution HV and LV systems as required under the direction of the System Control Centre.
• Make technical operational decisions in accordance with organisational procedures, manuals, and policies to progress works and resolve minor issues.
• Carry out inspections of stations for security and condition of plant.
• Undertake field observations of operational activities
• Perform reliability patrols to ensure the security of Network assets

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you’ll need from day one

• Certificate IV ESI Power Systems/Associate Diploma of Electrical Engineering or Project Management qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Distribution industry
• Knowledge and understanding of VESI design, CitiPower and Powercor Technical Standards and construction practices
• An understanding of the CIAW, Electricity Supply Policy and associated codes
• An ability to establish good working relationships with developers, architects, electrical contractors, builders and consultants

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities —we encourage you to get in touch.

Key Benefits

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Submit your application via our careers’ website by 2 August 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.