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 Design and Spatial team as a Technical Drafting Officer in a full-time and permanent role. The location of the role is flexible across our network. For more information on location please visit About us | CitiPower & Powercor.

The role will contribute to a wide range of projects including substations, distribution networks, sub-transmission systems, and fibre design. This role will see you working on essential 2D and 3D drafting and modelling, design support, and GIS updates that keep our network operating efficiently and effectively.

In addition, this role will provide end-to-end drafting services, technical support, and system updates for internal and external clients. Work will range from preparing detailed plans and records to supporting design and survey activities, ensuring all outputs meet standards, regulations, and customer needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and contributing to projects that have a direct impact on the energy sector.

In this role you will deliver:

Deliver a full range of drafting services for new and existing designs using Autodesk products and GIS systems.

Prepare simple and complex design plans and maintain system records in line with standards and customer requirements.

Engage in innovative practices in relation to products, services, processes, practices, and procedures.

Maintain and update the Geographical Information System (GIS) to required timeframes.

Provide technical and design support for overhead, underground, and substation projects.

Undertake minor survey activities as required, ensuring compliance with technical manuals, OH&S Act, and Safety in Design guidelines.

Manage project-related documents within the document management system.

Support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, systems, and practices.

To succeed in this role you will have:

Certificate or tertiary qualification in Engineering/Building Drafting, GIS/Mapping, or equivalent.

Strong experience with Autodesk products and related drawing/document management systems.

Fundamental knowledge of electricity distribution network assets.

Attention to detail and ability to work within technical and safety guidelines.

A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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 20 October 2025.

For the full Position Description, reach out to Tom from the Talent Team at [email protected]

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.