System Operations Planner Operator

About us:

At CitiPower and Powercor 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.

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:

This is an exciting permanent opportunity to join our team as a System Operations Planner Operator, working at our Burnley depot in a full-time and permanent role.   

In this role you will facilitate network access through assessing, accepting and prioritising applications for planned access to the electricity networks across limited transmission (dedicated connection transmission assets), sub-transmission, distribution and low voltage and for producing detailed switching instructions in the Distribution Management System to provide safe access to these networks.

This role conducts switching operations on sub-transmission (including within terminal stations), distribution and LV networks in planned and unplanned situations, and provides operational advice to other business units, external operating authorities and customers.

The ideal person for this role will have a strong technical background and experience in the electricity distribution industry. In addition, this candidate will have strong communication, a drive for continuous improvement, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex operational issues to both technical & non-technical people.

In this role you will deliver:

• Review and accept network access requests to avoid conflict, maximise system security and workforce allocation
• Produce clear and concise operational instructions
• Provide advice and direction to internal personnel, external operational authorities and major customers
• Create and maintain standard switching instructions
• Ensure planned outages comply with business & regulatory requirements
• Undertake switching operations including sub-transmission network (within terminal stations) and Distribution HV & LV network
• Carry out inspections of Zone substations for security and condition of plant.
• Undertake field observations of operational activities 
• Support quality improvement in the team through mentorship and feedback.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Certificate of Technology (Electrical)/ Certificate IV Electrical/ Associate or Advanced Diploma Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary based qualification
• Experience in field operation of electrical distribution network assets, including sub-transmission, distribution and low voltage networks
• Experience in processing and planning of networking access applications including writing of switching instructions, for limited transmission, sub-transmission, distribution and low voltage assets
• Very good working knowledge of the electrical distribution network, including CBD, Urban & regional networks, Sub transmission, Distribution HV & LV and Protection Schemes
• Working understanding of VESI & Company Operating procedures.
• IT Systems knowledge – SCADA, ADMS, GIS, OMS, EDNAR, NOS
• Good understanding of relevant regulatory codes
• Understanding of construction & maintenance work methods including Z/Substation work & Live Line

Your career with us:

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 Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ 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 to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.  

What’s next?

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 8 October 2025. 

For the full Position Description, 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 LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.

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.