Field Services Coordinator

About AusNet At AusNet, we are the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family. We’re a critical team unlocking Victoria’s renewable energy potential while delivering clean and affordable power to Victorians. Position Overview We’re looking for an Operations & Maintenance Specialist to join our dynamic team. You will collaborate closely with the Service Delivery Manager, maintain strong field connections, and engage directly with customers and delivery partners to ensure best‑in‑class O&M service delivery across more than 20 large infrastructure sites valued at approximately $2 B. In this unique role you will help develop O&M strategies and pricing models that support future network growth, play a critical role in optimizing asset performance and reliability, and contribute to the overall commercial success of the network. Key Responsibilities Deliver exceptional Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services across 20+ major infrastructure sites, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Shape O&M strategy and pricing models to support future network development and drive commercial success. Champion compliance and governance, maintaining alignment with legislation, regulations, and AusNet standards through proactive industry engagement. Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships, developing outage strategies that improve asset availability and minimise penalty costs. Lead maintenance delivery by coordinating with partners to ensure activities meet programme schedules, budgets, and performance targets. Manage risk and performance through audits, investigations, and accurate reporting to stakeholders and regulators. Optimise asset lifecycle by overseeing spares inventory, warranties, and defect liability periods, while collaborating with planners to reduce penalties. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years’ experience in a similar technical advisory role within the electrical transmission or related industry. Experience working in the electrical transmission industry preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge, skills and good judgement to deliver optimal business and customer outcomes. Understanding of substation and line equipment, layouts and HV operational planning and procedures. Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills. Proven ability to find win‑win solutions to complex problems. Strong commercial acumen and business understanding. Demonstrated ability to work with multiple sites, competing priorities and towards deadlines; ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively. Experience with Asset Management systems such as SAP, Objective, JIRA or similar preferred. Benefits & Culture Flexibility: Hybrid work (3 days in office / 2 days from home), flexible hours and part‑time arrangements available. Leave: Generous paid parental leave (14 weeks, no minimum service) and more than typical personal leave. Community giving: Paid day off to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or another cause that matters to you. Perks: Income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more. We celebrate diverse voices, perspectives and a culture of belonging with employee network groups, social clubs, family day and many other events. Application Process Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled during the first and second weeks of January. We encourage early applications and will accommodate interview time adjustments if needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr