Network Access Planner

About us

At United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 700,000 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 Network Access Planner assesses, prioritises and accepts applications for planned access to the UE distribution network and produces detailed switching instructions in DMS (Distribution Management System) to provide safe access to the network. This role provides operational advice and direction to other business units, external operating authorities and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Notify customers of planned outages using information systems and processes to ensure UE meets its regulatory and OH&S obligations
• Liaise with other UE Business Units and external Operating Authorities regarding planned outages.
• Negotiate with internal and external customers to deliver project outcomes with minimum impact on system security & customers
• Develop and check HV and LV switching instructions
• Perform System analysis to determine outage requirements
• Provide accurate, clear, appropriate advice and direction to internal personnel, external operating authorities and major customers to protect company assets and provide safe access.
• Input data accurately into system information databases and meet operational timeframes.

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

What you’ll need from day one

• Knowledge and understanding of construction, maintenance and testing activities associated with an electrical network including protection and control schemes.
• Working understanding of VESI & Company Operating procedures, practices and outage planning
• Very good working knowledge of the operation of Sub transmission, Distribution HV & LV Networks
• Proven interpersonal skills to successfully work in a close team environment and to build good working relationships with both internal and external organisations
• Certificate of Technology (Electrical) /Certificate IV Electrical/Associate or Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary based qualification -  highly desirable

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 LGBTQIA+ 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 22 May 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.