Network Operations Control Room Specialist

About Us

Jemena is an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day.  

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

This newly created role is pivotal to the future of our electricity network. As a Network Operations Specialist (Control Room), you’ll be the face of the Control Room – bridging operations with projects, processes, and cutting-edge technologies like DERMS and Volt-VAR Control. You’ll help integrate renewables, refine systems, and ensure grid stability without the shift work. This role will be based in our Melbourne CBD office, with hybrid working options available once the successful candidate is up to speed.

Key Responsibilities include

• Act as the Control Room interface for projects, initiatives, and process improvements
• Support the integration of advanced technologies and new assets into Network Operations
• Develop and maintain procedures and compliance documentation
• Analyse real-time data to ensure grid reliability and operational excellence
• Support Network reliability as the primary Control Room liaison
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational challenges
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the Control Room environment

About You

You’re a seasoned professional with control room exposure and a passion for shaping the future of electricity operations. You thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing change, and leveraging your technical know-how to integrate new technologies and processes that keep our network reliable and innovative. You will also possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Control Room, SCADA or Engineering environment (essential)
• Advanced Diploma in ESI or tertiary qualification in Engineering/Power Systems
• Strong understanding of real-time operations and network planning
• Experience with DERMS, CER, and future network technologies highly regarded
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We champion inclusion and are committed to gender equity targets, and increasing First Nations representation in our workforce. 

We welcome applications from all people especially women, First Nations peoples, those with differing abilities, LGBTIQA+ community members, those with neurodiverse abilities, those with culturally diverse backgrounds, and from all age groups. You belong here.

Recruitment Process

As part of Jemena’s recruitment process, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks relevant to your role.

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.