Electrical Works Practices Officer - Switching

Electrical Works Practices Officer - Switching

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity
• Salary starting at $148,213 plus 16% superannuation
• Location: Greenway, Canberra, ACT (Free parking onsite)

About the role

Join Evoenergy as an Electrical Works Practices Officer- Switching and play a key role in shaping the safety and quality of our electricity network operations. In this role, you’ll develop and implement operational frameworks and work practice instructions that align with our WHSEQ policy, Electricity Network Safety Management System, and Asset Management System.

You’ll apply your technical expertise and industry best practices to support safe and efficient switching activities across our distribution and transmission networks. Working collaboratively across Evoenergy, you’ll help drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is a great opportunity for a safety-focused professional who is passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring the wellbeing of our people, customers, and community.

A day in the life

• Work effectively with key stakeholders to design, write, consult and communicate on works practices procedures for all activities associated with safe field switching on the network.
• Lead and participate in investigations of incidents and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and train the workforce to implement ITPs, according to standards, instructions and other business objectives as relevant to all stages of design, asset installation, replacement, maintenance and disposal.
• Monitor trends and changes impacting the utility industry, particularly in the areas of electrical work practices and identify opportunities for application within the business.
• Champion and role model Evoenergy’s culture principles and behaviours acting as a coach and mentor to actively support your team in demonstrating the culture principles and behaviours.

Please see the attached position description for further details about the role. 

Our ideal candidate

• You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Have obtained / able to obtain authorisations for switching operations
• Extensive experience in work practice improvements such as instructions, training and documentation.
• Highly developed communications skills with an ability to take technical information and convert it into clear and succinct plain English requirements.

Why work at Evoenergy? 

At Evoenergy, we pride ourselves on putting our people first. Some of the benefits and perks you can expect are: 

• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ongoing professional development including free access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Free gym membership.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Free on-site physiotherapy.
• Access to free wellness support and resources 
• Income Protection up to 3 years  

Ready to make a difference?

To apply, log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.  

To learn more about the role, please contact Bronwen Butterfield, Capability, Standards and Assurance Manager on bronwen.butterfield@evoenergy.com.au

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Stephanie Hoang at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au

Applications close on Wednesday 12 November 2025

About Evoenergy  

We own, maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe, reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200,000 residential and business electricity customers, and over 140,000 gas customers. 

The ACT is leading the nation in energy transition targeting net zero by 2045. This is the best time to join the energy industry. A role at Evoenergy will see you supporting a fully electrified ACT.

At Evoenergy, we’re focused on safety, reliability, innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires, because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.