Communication Network Engineer

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 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.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community. 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 Communications Engineer is responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and lifecycle management of CitiPower and Powercor analogue and digital communications systems supporting critical electricity network operations, including SCADA, automation, and telemetry across high voltage (HV), distribution, and low voltage (LV) networks. This includes hands-on field work such as pilot installations, testing, commissioning, and diagnostics across radio, fibre optic, and IP-based infrastructure.

With a strong focus on asset management, the role ensures ongoing system reliability, performance, and sustainability across the asset lifecycle. This includes condition monitoring, maintenance planning, and fault resolution to support informed decision-making and risk-based strategies. These responsibilities align with best-practice asset management principles that emphasise lifecycle value, optimisation, and continuous improvement.

Working within a small, high-performing engineering team, the Communications Engineer collaborates with internal stakeholders and external service providers to deliver effective maintenance and support outcomes. The role actively contributes to the integration of new technologies, drives operational efficiency, and supports a culture of safety, technical excellence, and innovation across the communications asset portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver effective communications network solutions includes preparing project scopes and capital works, applying in-depth knowledge of communication network systems relevant to electricity network operations.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering support across business: contributing to the resolution of complex issues and participating as a subject matter expert in the evaluation and selection of new communications and systems technologies.
• Support the development and maintenance of communications systems: associated with protection, control, instrumentation, SCADA systems with organisational, regulatory, and statutory process and policy requirements.
• Support and promote best practice system and technology management processes contributing to extend  asset life, improve service availability and drive cost savings for business communications infrastructure.
• Specify, develop, integrate and manage implementation of new, innovative solutions: that are cost-effective and meet business needs by applying technical expertise and experience.
• Leverage data analytics expertise to drive proactive maintenance planning and implement risk management strategies that optimize asset performance and enable informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Provide engineering support and guidance to tactical operations: (Network Control Centre, Dispatch Room and Field Operations staff) in support operational performance and security of the electrical power network.
• Change Management Process Awareness: capable of assessing system and operational impacts of proposed system changes, where necessary recommending mitigation strategies to minimise business and operational risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Able to effectively work with internal stakeholders, service providers and vendors on technology issues and service delivery and planning.

Key Criteria

• At least 5 years’ experience in the electricity or telecommunications industry and communications experience
• Bachelor’s degree qualifications in Electrical and or Electronic and or Communications Engineering
• Able to be registered with the Victorian Business Licensing Authority as a Professional Engineer (RPEV) in the field of Electrical, Electronic or Communications Engineering
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one communications system including Supervisory Copper, Optical Fibre, Substation Ethernet, Digital Radio, Cellular Network, Microwave and Mesh Radio networks.
• Demonstratable Communications network design experience.
• Experience with ISO 55001, RAMS, RBI or equivalent.
• Experience with IEC 62443 Cybersecurity framework or equivalent
• Detailed understanding of other Communications technologies additional to SME area.
• Demonstratable knowledge of the electrical distribution network
• Sound understanding of System Engineering elements and principles.
• Advantageous to have knowledge of GIS/PNI Geographic information systems and Google Earth associated native KML/KMZ file usage.
• Preferably skilled in developing automation and data processing solutions using Python and Bash scripting, with a strong focus on writing efficient, maintainable code for system and application-level tasks.

Key Benefits

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+  allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here  for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.  

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.  

What’s next

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So, If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us.

Please submit your application via our careers’ website by 31 August 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to 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.