Job Description

  • $190,026 Base Salary + 16.5% Super | Permanent Full-time Role

  • Can be based at Homebush, Oatley, Hornsby or Banksmeadow

  • Receive a Monthly Day Off in support of work life balance!

    • About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good


    We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

    It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

    Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

    See yourself working here


    Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Planner will play a key role in the integration of various priorities and perspectives for effective delivery of the region’s works program and optimal utilisation of planning and field resources.

    As the Planner, reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you’ll be the key connection between Field Delivery and the Integrated Works Management Office, driving the coordination and planning of capital and maintenance works across the Region. You’ll bring together diverse priorities and perspectives to ensure the seamless delivery of the Region’s work program. Your expertise will help maximise efficiency, optimise resources, and keep the lights on for communities.

    Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintain the region forecast in line with rolling delivery plan, work lists and priorities in conjunction with the Planning and Works Integration team for the respective Region.

  • Provide Region input to the Integrated Works Plan to ensure that operational constraints are accommodated and the timing and allocation of projects are matched against resource availability.

  • Maintain the post-Gate 3 worklist for the Region and prioritise and bundle works for efficient delivery.

  • Maintain, update and interpret data associated with forecast and planning activities.

  • Facilitate the delivery of emergent works from outside the defined capital and maintenance work plans, such as recoverable or ASP related works, secondment requests, monitoring impact to defined plans.

  • Provide and interpret reporting on IWP to enable decision making process.

  • Collaborate with PMs to ensure an appropriate mix of tasks to Works Delivery portfolios to allow optimal utilisation of field and planning resources.

  • Work with the Planning and Works Integration team to improve processes for forecasting and planning work.

    • What you bring to the role


    You’ll bring a proven ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating advanced skills in negotiation, influencing, and resolving conflicts in complex situations.

    To be successful, you will have:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant discipline, or an Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or accredited AQF Level 5 in Project Management, with related industry experience.

  • Class C motor vehicle licence.

  • High level of business knowledge, including an understanding of the distribution and transmission networks and the activities required to construct, maintain and support these networks.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in scheduling and planning with the ability to plan and prioritise projects and organise resources with tight deadlines.

  • High level of understanding of contracts with the ability to co-ordinate project resource demands.

    • Life at Ausgrid


    At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

    Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.



    We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

    If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team .

    Application close date: 11th February 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

    Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

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