Senior Electrical Officer – Key SummaryLocation: Remote island-based role

Classification: Level 8 Equivalent
Reports to: Senior Manager – Infrastructure & Engineering
Budget: Approx. $2.5M

Direct Reports: Up to 2 (Electrical Officer & Apprentice)

Primary Purpose Responsible for the reliable, efficient, and compliant operation of a hybrid powerhouse and island-wide electrical distribution network, incorporating renewable and diesel generation systems. Ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency while managing infrastructure in a challenging and resource-limited environment.
Key Accountabilities

• Operate, maintain, and regulate hybrid power generation (diesel and renewable systems) and high/low voltage electrical distribution.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manage and maintain network documentation, safety management systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee budgeting, maintenance schedules, and project delivery for electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• Perform system repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency response to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Review development applications and new connection requests impacting the electrical network.
• Supervise a small technical team, maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Key Challenges

• Ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply for the entire island community with limited staff and logistical resources.
• Operating in a remote environment, requiring forward planning, flexibility, and innovation.
• Being on-call for emergency breakdowns and maintaining supply to critical infrastructure.

Essential Requirements

• Coordinate and direct switching program
• Develop HV switching programs
• Operate local HV switchgear
• Perform switching to a switching program
• Perform substation switching operations

• Electrical Trades Certificate (Supervisor’s Certificate)
• Demonstrated high and low voltage operational experience and sound knowledge of electrical supply industry practices.
• Competency in renewable energy systems, diesel generation, and hybrid power systems.
• Key High Voltage qualifications:
  
• Current Driver’s Licence

Key Knowledge & Experience

• Proven expertise in power generation, distribution, and renewable energy integration.
• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards, safety, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in maintenance management, budget control, and compliance reporting.
• Skilled in emergency response and operational decision-making under pressure.
• Proficient in project management and planning for electrical infrastructure and upgrades.

Core Capabilities

• Display Resilience and Courage – Adept
• Manage Self – Advanced
• Communicate Effectively – Advanced
• Work Collaboratively – Adept
• Plan and Prioritise – Adept
• Think and Solve Problems – Advanced
• Demonstrate Accountability – Advanced
• Technology – Adept
• Manage and Develop People – Intermediate

Call Adam on 0423337596