HV Testing Technician

Provide High Voltage (HV) testing services and expert technical advice

Energy Leader > Sustainable future

Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment

Join us in shaping Australia’s cleaner energy future where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported by genuinely good people who bring out your best. Together, we’re building stronger communities and a more sustainable tomorrow.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a HV Testing Technician to help us lead the way.

This role has a substantive base location of Yarraville however is site based and is part of the HV Testing team within the Transmission line of business. Regular travel will be required in this role. 

This role will see you providing high voltage (HV) testing services and expert technical advice to AusNet and external customers pertaining to commissioning, condition assessment and diagnostic testing of primary electrical plants.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to: 

• Assist HV Testing Engineers with on-site HV testing of primary assets consisting of:
• Day-to-day workload planning of testing team to ensure test equipment and personnel are used efficiently to maximise testing throughput and service levels
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving testing processes, procedures and methodologies and ensuring they meet the requirements of various accreditations
• Strong focus in maintaining all HSEQ requirements for HV Testing team
• Identifying risks and assist in forming contingency plans
• Power Transformers
• Cables
• Generators and Motors
• Instrument Transformers
• Switchgears

You don’t need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering and related field-testing experience, highly preferred
• Technical expertise in HV testing
• Communication and collaboration skills across business, supplier and partners spread across a broad geography
• Factory testing experience is advantageous
• License requirements: Australian driving licence

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward!