Senior Secondary Systems Engineer

TasNetworks is seeking a Senior Secondary Systems Engineer in Cambridge, TAS, responsible for managing protection, control, and SCADA systems for network security and reliability. Key responsibilities include design reviews, asset management, technical advice, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in power systems engineering and an Electrical Engineering degree. The role offers a full-time position with flexible work arrangements and various employee benefits.
About The Role

As a senior member of our Secondary Systems team, the Senior Secondary Systems Engineer is responsible for managing the effectiveness of the protection and control and SCADA systems for the distribution and transmission networks to deliver TasNetworks’ network security, system reliability and safety commitments, ultimately through developing long-term strategies and plans.

Responsibilities also include -
• Undertake design reviews and specifications, and general engineering reviews
• Contributing to and managing the development and implementation of asset management plans, technical standards, and guidelines for the accurate design, construction and management of the secondary systems assets
• Providing the wider business, stakeholders and customers with technical advice
• Coaching and mentoring both graduate engineers and junior engineers
• Delivering options analyses, technical scopes and specifications, business cases, and other documents to define, develop and deliver the capital and operational programs

About You

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience and working knowledge of protection and control and SCADA as well as experience with design and project commissioning testing. This experience and working knowledge combined with your Electrical Engineering Degree will set you up for success as a senior team member.

The successful candidate will also possess -
• The ability to be registered on the National Engineering Register (NER) as a professional Engineer
• Strong knowledge of power system engineering, high voltage plant and equipment and contemporary electricity network maintenance practices, and other relevant Policies, Acts, Rules and Standards
• Advanced proficiency in protection and control and/or SCADA and automation assets in transmission and distribution networks, including network performance

The ability to participate in regular intrastate travel is essential.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full-time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:
• Great professional development opportunities (we have a contemporary OD Team)
• Flexible work arrangements (we really mean it)
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

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How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 20 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Tony Ang, Leader Secondary Systems –

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.