Manager Secondary Systems And Network Design (Canberra)

Benefits Attractive salary base ranging from $220,510
- $232,600 + generous superannuation of 16% + options for salary sacrifice + relocation assistance Free gym membership + onsite physio Drive innovation in protection, control, SCADA, communications and network design at scale. Lead the systems that power the future of energy in Canberra. The Manager Secondary Systems & Network Design is a senior leadership role within Evoenergy's Network Delivery Group, accountable as the technical authority for secondary systems and network design, ensuring the integrity, safe and secure operation, and strategic direction of the network. The role serves as the design authority across primary systems, secondary systems, and distribution design, and holds enterprise technical authority for Protection, Control, SCADA, and communications systems, including oversight of standards, operations, safe access, governance, and critical engineering decisions. Key Responsibilities Act as the design authority across primary systems, secondary systems, and distribution design, setting standards and governance frameworks. Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, driving performance, capability, and safety culture. Lead and deliver the Secondary Systems and Network Design business plan. Integration & Design Lead conceptual and detailed design of protection, control, and secondary systems to support project development and delivery. Oversee development of engineering work packs and ensure consistent application of design templates and standards. Systems Development & Engineering Develop system architectures aligned to network strategy and future requirements. Provide and maintain design tools, templates, and engineering frameworks to support delivery teams. Oversee equipment sourcing, supply contracts, and inventory management. Manage lifecycle performance of hardware, software, firmware, and protection systems, including failure response. Lead delivery of protection and automation training. Delivery & Operations Oversee delivery of site‐specific designs and technical solutions. Provide ongoing operational support, including complex technical enquiries and network connection requests. Lead system emergency support and response. Maintain and govern design systems, manuals, standards, and processes. Lead fault and emergency investigations, including reporting and implementation of corrective actions. Operational & Commercial Accountability Maintain accountability for the operation, condition monitoring, and access authority of the secondary systems network. Manage capital and operational budgets, forecasting, and contracts. Partner with Asset Management to support asset strategy and long‐term planning. Ensure regulatory compliance, safety performance, and operational resilience. Ideal Candidate Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with extensive operational experience, solid asset management aligned to ISO *****, and (desirable) postgraduate qualifications such as MBA, Management, Engineering Management, Power Systems, or Asset Management. Deep technical expertise in electricity networks, including secondary systems (protection, SCADA, telecommunications, IEC *****, cyber security) and familiarity with zone substation primary assets, plus strong understanding of NER and NEM and AEMO requirements. Experience in a distribution or transmission utility (or closely related industry) with demonstrated capability leading design and secondary systems functions, ensuring technical outcomes and delivery performance. Proven leadership of large engineering and technical teams, with strong people leadership experience in complex operational environments. Strong commercial, financial, and strategic capability, including managing $20M+ programs and applying a forward‐looking mindset aligned to enterprise risk and industry trends. You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community, championing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. Equal Opportunity Employer We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3re2s2