Endeavour Energy (NSW)

Network Control Specialist

Endeavour Energy (NSW)  •  State of New South Wales, AU (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

More than 2.7 million people across New South Wales rely on us every day for the supply of safe and reliable power to their homes and businesses. We employ more than 1,700 people across our catchment, making us one of the largest employers in Sydney’s Greater West.

To work with us in this role, you don’t need to have any energy experience. We need talented people who are ready for challenge and growth and value a sense of care and belonging. Why? Because our vision is to lead the way with smarter energy solutions. Play your part in helping us to put the customer first and transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for us all.

Whether you're looking to broaden your operational experience or take the next step in your career development, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your capability within Network Operations

We have an exciting full-time opportunity based at Hoxton Park FSC!

The Network Control Specialist is responsible for co-ordinating work requests, planning, and preparing switching plans to allow safe access to company’s electrical network. This is to enable the safe operation of Endeavour Energy’s Transmission, Distribution and Secondary Systems Networks providing planned access to the network and responding to urgent unplanned access requirements.

What you'll be doing

  • Prepare planned and unplanned isolations, switching instructions, work requests, switching plans and safety documentation to enable safe network access.
  • Coordinate and manage requests from internal and external stakeholders seeking access to the electrical network.
  • Provide specialist advice to ensure all activities comply with Electrical Safety Rules, network operating procedures and interruption policies.
  • Liaise and negotiate with external authorities including Transgrid, Ausgrid, Essential Energy, Sydney Trains, RMS, Sydney Water and high voltage customers to arrange outages and access requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, DNSPs, TNSPs, HV customers and other key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate commissioning programs to minimise system disruption and maintain optimal network configuration.
  • Respond to urgent and unplanned network access requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

About you

You are a collaborative and safety-focused electrical professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential qualifications and experience

  • Electrical Trade Certificate.
  • Significant experience in a similar professional role within the energy or electrical industry.
  • Sound knowledge of HV and LV network operations.
  • Experience in network switching processes and safe access procedures.
  • Strong communication, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

  • Authorised as a High Voltage (HV) Switcher DN3 or TS2/TS3.
  • Demonstrated experience as a HV Switcher at an equivalent level to Endeavour Energy (DN3 or TS2/TS3).
  • Experience working as a Network Operator in a Control Room environment.

Licences and tickets

  • Current Class C Driver Licence.
  • WorkCover General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Why apply?

  • Gain exposure to critical network operations and system control activities.
  • Develop specialist technical knowledge and operational expertise.
  • Build relationships across the business and with key external stakeholders.
  • Expand your career opportunities within a highly skilled operational environment.

For further information, please contact recruitment@endeavourenergy.com.au

Applications close – 4 October 2026.

When we power together, we can achieve so much more.

At Endeavour Energy, having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better, safer, and stronger. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, motivated, valued, included and respected.

Endeavour Energy is a critical infrastructure organisation and performs various background checks to evaluate the suitability of an applicant before making an employment offer to ensure the security and protection of its assets.

Endeavour Energy (NSW)

About Endeavour Energy (NSW)

Endeavour Energy is a safety focused and customer-centred business determined to be the best performing network in Australia.

Our people take great pride in being of service to our communities by efficiently distributing electricity to our customers in a way that is safe, reliable and sustainable.

We manage a $6.2 billion electricity distribution network serving more than a million connected customers, or 2.4 million people, living and working across 24,800 square kilometres in Sydney’s Greater West, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, Illawarra and the South Coast of NSW.

Our network powers Australia’s third largest economy, and includes Sydney’s North West and South West Priority Growth Centres, established in 2005 to house 500,000 new residents over 30 years in suburbs similar in size to Wollongong and Canberra.

The region is also home to Sydney’s proposed second airport.

We’re owned by an Australian-led consortium of institutional investors with world class experience in investing and managing regulated utilities across the globe.

The consortium has a clear objective to create long-term value by efficiently investing in Endeavour Energy’s assets to improve safety and customer outcomes.

The consortium acquired 50.4% ownership of the rights to manage Endeavour Energy’s network assets under a 99 year lease in June 2017. It’s led by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), and includes AMP Capital, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation and Qatar Investment Authority.

The NSW Government retains a 49.6% interest and continues to licence safety and reliability.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parramatta, AU
Year Founded
1912
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