ABOUT US:

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.
We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.
As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.
If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the role:
The purpose of this position is critical in the development, application, and continual improvement of bushfire and network safety risk management across the CitiPower (CP), Powercor (PAL), United Energy (UE) and Australian Energy Operations (AEO) electricity networks.
This role is responsible for developing the maturity of the business’s Bushfire Risk Model to ensure it reflects best practice and conducting Formal Safety Assessments with subject matters experts to minimise network safety risks as far as practicable, ensuring plans are developed and material business cases justified and advocated as part of the Electricity Distribution Price Reset.
The role requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders across the business and respectful relationships with external stakeholders such as Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to ensure network safety commitments are achieved.

• Detailed knowledge of contemporary risk management principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organisation, influence and negotiate effectively at all levels both internal and external to the business.
• Strong organisational and report writing skills.
• Previous experience in the electricity industry.
• Strong understanding of electricity safety legislation.
• Previous experience in dealing with external regulatory authorities.