Substations and Protection Technical Program Specialist

Why work with Evoenergy: 

• Salary starting at $148,213 + 16% Superannuation
• Free gym membership + onsite physio 
• Permanent, full-time position.

The Substation and Protection Technical Program Specialist develops and manages the annual zones and protection maintenance delivery plan, ensuring work is safely, efficiently, and effectively executed.

The role provides technical leadership, program coordination, and cross‑team support to optimise the delivery of maintenance programs, defect rectification, and capital works across the Ground and Zones asset section.

Additionally, this role coordinates the development of work order structures, assists with budgeting, program reporting, and contractor coordination, working closely with procurement to support tendering and performance management.

About the role: 

The Zone Substations Technical Officer supports primary and secondary field delivery teams by:

• Plan and coordinate the annual Zones & Protection maintenance program, including outage planning, work packaging, and collaboration with engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and support across primary and secondary systems, including defect assessment, fault finding, and maintenance standards.
• Manage contractors and support procurement, including technical input for tenders, contract development, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee work order, cost allocation, budgeting, and program reporting, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accurate progress tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement and strong stakeholder relationships, supporting safety, mentoring, reactive works planning, and cross‑team coordination.

Please see the attached position descriptions to view the full list of responsibilities for this 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 Electrotechnology Electrician (essential) or Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance of electricity distribution systems (essential) with experience in primary, secondary systems, zone substations, protection systems, SCADA, or communications
•  Demonstrated advanced problem-solving and fault-finding experience in electricity distribution systems
• Strong knowledge, understanding and proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external customers and contractors

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.

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. 

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Apply now

Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the ‘Ideal Candidate’ criteria above. 

Applications Close: 19/3/2026

To learn more about the role, we encourage you to contact Matthew Creek, Ground and Zones Assets Delivery Manager, via matthew.creek@evoenergy.com.au

For guidance with the application process, please contact Lucy Bate at recruitment@evoenergy.com.au.