Access Coordinator

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our 2000 strong team members across Australia, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Access Coordinator (HV Switching Operator) to manage network access, outages, and paperwork for safe, effective field operations in Victoria’s Northwest working out of our Bendigo depot.

In this crucial position, you will be required to effectively manage network access and outages through preparation of appropriate paperwork to the network authority in order to enable safe and effective field workforce.

Key Responsibilities include

• Prepare and manage network outage applications, including work clearance applications, switching instructions, system outage requests, and vicinity access applications
• Effectively operate on transmission &/ sub-transmission apparatus
• Identify areas for continuous improvement, helping us provide more cost-effective solutions and higher-quality outcomes for both internal and external clients
• Ensure the implementation of the agreed quality control measures and provide high level advice and support to team members in undertaking tasks and implementing plans as required
• Visit sites as required to assess safest and most efficient delivery methodology, identifying potential risks and preparing effective mitigation strategies
• \Manage customer expectations while balancing the needs of the business and maintaining excellent communication

About You

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction, maintenance, planning/scheduling work and operational techniques and standards as applied to electrical networks, as well as hands-on experience in preparing and lodging switching instructions.

You’ll be a proactive team player, always striving to improve workplace productivity and safety while maintaining a positive customer and team-focused attitude.

• Trade Qualification (Cert III in Power or Electrotechnology), current Australian driver’s licence, VESI accreditation, and up-to-date ESI Worker certification
• In-depth knowledge of Victorian Electrical Distribution, Transmission and Sub Transmission Networks, VESI requirements and HSEQ issues as they relate to electrical operations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Ability to provide support and work outside regular hours when needed

Our people are our energy source, and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We champion inclusion and are committed to gender equity targets and increasing First Nations representation in our workforce. 

We welcome applications from all people especially women, First Nations peoples, those with differing abilities, LGBTIQA+ community members, those with neurodiverse abilities, those with culturally diverse backgrounds, and from all age groups. You belong here.

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: Zinfra 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.