Network Controller

About us:

At CitiPower and Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 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:

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Network Controller to join our United Energy Network Control and Operations team in a full-time permanent capacity.

The Network Coordinator is responsible for the efficient and safe operational planning, control and coordination functions on the United Energy Electricity network. We are currently looking for positions covering a 24x7 and 12x7 Availability Roster positions working at our Head Office in Glen Waverley.  

This critical role facilitates safe access to the network, taking into account safety, operational factors, standards, system dynamics and resources. In addition the role is responsible for the monitoring, recording and planning network access and events.

In this role you will deliver:

• Coordinate, manage and dispatch planned and unplanned switching activities including field crew response to facilitate safe access and incident response to our electricity network, for sub-transmission, distribution and low voltage network
• Effectively use computer based systems to plan and monitor the network ensuring system reliability, quality and high level of customer service are achieved
• Take ownership and monitor the electrical networks.  Monitor and action abnormal network scenarios, by recording issues, setting priorities and coordinating with resources to ensure follow up is undertaken and network is returned to normal
• Plan switching activities on the electricity networks to facilitate safe access to the networks, in consideration of customer requirements, business requirements, operational constraints and operational standards.

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

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Certificate of Technology (Electrical), Certificate IV Electrical, Associate Diploma Electrical Engineering, equivalent Tertiary based qualifications or appropriate Network experience.
• Solid experience working on a HV electrical network in a technical role, preferably in an operational capacity would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of the operation of Sub transmission, Distribution HV & LV Networks
• Knowledge and understanding of construction, maintenance and testing activities associated with an electrical network including protection and control schemes
• Experience working in Faults Management, Field/ Zone Substation, and solid understanding of SCADA and Outage Management System would be an advantage
• Excellent organisation skills and a logical and clear approach to decision making
• A firm, decisive manner and the ability to remain calm and disciplined during emergency events
• Ability to think laterally in relation to operational matters, and to multi task whilst under pressure
• The ability to adapt to and embrace new technology within both field and NCC environments

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 benefits.

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?

Please submit your application via our careers website by 25 February 2026. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Tom from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

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.