Works Practices Officer

Title: Works Practices Officer

Location: Melbourne Australia

Job Description:

About us

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we're proud to deliver electricity to 2 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. 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 Work Practices Officer is part of a team responsible for ensuring that the techniques and methods for the safe and effective performance of work are documented [technical writing], current [research, knowledge, experience], published [administration] and followed [audit, report].

The role is broad and interrelates with every element of work that involves human interactions with the network including (but not limited to) live HV, testing, servicing and all types of construction and maintenance along with the expertise required to ensure network access is in accordance with industry and VPN standards.

This position requires frequent travel across all areas that CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy networks cover (Melbourne and regional Victoria). Work vehicle options are provided for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that the techniques and methods for the safe and effective performance of work are documented and accessible.
• Develop new techniques by the awareness, research and analysis of work practices in other businesses, jurisdictions and internationally.
• Act as a subject matter expert and always be available to provide advice and to develop/approve interim solutions as necessary.
• Lead investigations of incidents on the CPCC & UE networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify strategies that ensure work practices functions improve workplace safety and reduce risk.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including Field Delivery Managers, Field Leaders, HS representatives (HSR's), Union representatives, Health and Safety Advisers, other network operators, field workers and contractors.
• Develop risk-based audit plans.
• Undertake audits using audits principles established in CPCC & UE audit standards.

For more information on the role's responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you'll need from day one

• Certificate III level (or equivalent) in a trade that underpins the role, e.g. lineworker, cable jointer, electrical fitter.
• Extensive experience in electricity distribution assets and industry.
• Extensive experience with and exposure to heavy ESI network construction in and/or out of a station environment.
• Sound incident investigation and report writing experience.
• Sound technical writing skills honed via exposure to developing procedures/work instructions.
• Very high comprehension of the VESI Electricity Safety Rules for Distribution Networks (Green Book).
• Formal qualification in at least one supporting field, e.g. OHS, Audit, ICAM, Training, Risk (desirable).

If you believe you have what it takes but don't meet every requirement-or if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities -we encourage you to get in touch.

Key Benefits

We're proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we're working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.