Asset Class Manager – Distribution & Capacity

Asset Class Manager – Distribution & Capacity  

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 innovative 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 thoughtful and collaborative Asset Class Manager – Distribution & Capacity to join our Planning & Optimisation team. This role offers the opportunity to influence the long-term performance, resilience, and safety of critical gas distribution infrastructure while working alongside passionate people across engineering, operations, and network planning. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Planning & Optimisation Manager, you will lead the medium to long-term strategy and planning for Jemena’s Distribution Asset Class, including AS4645 distribution assets, while also providing network capacity support across all asset classes. 

This role combines strategic asset management, technical problem-solving, collaboration, and people leadership. You’ll help balance network safety, reliability, capacity, integrity, sustainability, and investment outcomes to support the long-term needs of customers and communities. 

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop practical, data-informed solutions that strengthen network performance and resilience.  

Strategic Asset Management & Planning 

• Develop and continuously improve Distribution Asset Class Strategies and life-cycle plans 
• Lead annual asset performance and integrity reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives 
• Develop clear Opportunity Briefs and support robust engineering options assessments 
• Support investment planning that balances risk, performance, customer outcomes, and expenditure 
• Drive initiatives that improve network resilience, sustainability, and emissions reduction outcomes 
• Maintain high-quality asset documentation, standards, and data management practices  

Network Capacity & Operational Support 

• Provide engineering and modelling support to maintain reliable network supply and performance 
• Support emergency response activities and contribute to the 24/7 gas emergency engineering roster 
• Partner with operations and field teams to investigate and resolve network performance issues 
• Support gas supply requests, relocations, contingency planning, and network transfer activities 
• Lead winter performance modelling activities and support long-term capacity planning 
• Contribute to capital forecasting and strategic investment recommendations  

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Lead and support a capable and engaged technical team 
• Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement 
• Support employee development, coaching, and growth opportunities 
• Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, planning, and project delivery teams 
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving across the business  

Safety, Risk & Governance 

• Support the integrity and safe operation of critical infrastructure assets 
• Provide subject matter expertise across risk identification, assessment, and mitigation 
• Contribute to Safety Management Systems and Safety Cases 
• Ensure compliance with asset management frameworks, standards, and regulatory obligations 
• Support ongoing improvement and certification of Jemena’s Asset Management System  

About You 

You are someone who enjoys solving complex challenges while working collaboratively with others to deliver practical and meaningful outcomes. You combine strong analytical thinking with empathy, communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.  

Qualifications 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline 
• Eligibility to attain Certified Professional Engineer (CPEng) or Registered Professional Engineer status 

Experience & Strengths 

• Experience in asset management, utilities, gas networks, infrastructure, energy, or industrial environments 
• Understanding of distribution networks and capacity modelling 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Experience supporting or leading teams within complex operational environments 
• Understanding of risk management and asset integrity principles 
• Commercial and financial awareness, including life-cycle costing and investment planning  

Experience with gas networks, regulatory frameworks, or the Sydney Short Term Trading Market will be highly regarded but is not essential.  

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our greatest strength and inspiration so having various flexible working options, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits are key foundational elements on which we have built our success. We are passionate about what we do and we are proud of who we are. Safety is the cornerstone of our organisation and respect for community and country is the keystone that locks in place our Group Values.   

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.