Senior Primary Assets Engineer
About Us:
Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.
We pride ourselves on our creative 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.
We’re looking for a Senior Primary Assets Engineer who combines deep technical insight with empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. In this role, you’ll guide and inspire others while helping to create a more reliable, sustainable energy future for everyone.
As a trusted technical leader, you will:
- Champion best-practice asset engineering across our zone substations and primary electricity assets.
- Lead and mentor a capable, supportive team — helping others grow through your guidance and encouragement.
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams, delivery partners, and stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes together.
- Monitor and optimise asset risk, health and performance.
- Set the direction for asset strategies and innovations that improve safety, performance, and our stakeholder experience.
- Explore and introduce new technologies that make our network smarter, more stable, and more sustainable.
We’re looking for someone who balances technical excellence with emotional intelligence — a collaborator and problem solver who thrives in an environment built on trust, respect, and learning.
You’ll likely have:
- Solid experience in the electrical supply or related industry.
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Experience delivering asset management or capital works programs.
- A strategic mindset with a future-focused vision for grid transformation.
- The ability to communicate with clarity, influence with care, and build authentic relationships across all levels.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered Engineer status is a plus).
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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