Team Leader Control & Dispatch - Electricity Pay Competitive
Location: Melbourne/Victoria
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description Req#: 6XK4F
About Us
Jemena is an Australian energy company that owns and operates more than $12.4 Billion worth of electricity and gas transportation assets across Australia, supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group's over 3000 team members consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.
About the role
As one of two leaders in Jemena's Electricity Control Room, you'll work closely with your colleague to oversee half of the team responsible for the safe and effective planning, control, and coordination of Networks & Assets in a 24/7 environment. Together, you'll enhance safety, performance, and efficiency while integrating new technologies and methods. Your focus will be on maintaining high technical standards and preparing the team for the evolving energy landscape, particularly in electricity and power distribution. This role offers flexibility in working hours and a hybrid approach, balancing the demands of the control room.
Key Responsibilities In collaboration with the other Team Leader, provide support and direction to the team, fostering a safe, positive, and productive work environment. Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of policies and systems to support operational excellence. Oversee and manage compliance reporting to ensure all regulatory requirements are met and upheld. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are effectively managed. About You To set yourself up for success in Jemena, you should have at a minimum 5 years' experience working within the utilities industry, specifically electricity distribution networks. Your background includes involvement in operational or technical roles, or additionally trade-based roles specializing in instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical. You will ideally have knowledge in the operation of an electrical distribution network incorporating operating procedures and practices. You will also have a high level of understanding of electrical Sub Transmission, High and Low Voltage distribution network elements, including knowledge of construction, maintenance, and testing activities encompassing comprehension of technical drawings, manuals, and procedures.
Ideally you will also have: Advance Diploma of ESI – Power Systems (or equivalent) or appropriate experience. Detailed understanding of electrical distribution network operating procedures and practices. Significant experience in the operation of an electrical distribution network. Experience supporting a dynamic team in a 24x7 rostered environment. Sound management practices to achieve human resource objectives (e.g., training, team building). Change Management skills, including the introduction of new technology and "ways of working." Project Management skills associated with ensuring compliance to operational processes. Emergency / Fault management skills. Why you should come and work for us Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long-term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's "Net Zero" targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.
Recruitment Process During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks, and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
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