Job Description
## PlannerApply: VIC - Ferntree Gully: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, **** (30 days left to apply): JR-******# **Primary Location**VIC - Ferntree Gully# **Job Description Summary**With a healthy amount of work currently under management, we are seeking a Planner within our Victorian Power business. This is a versatile role within the utilities division that will draw on your strong electrical distribution network experience and understanding, helping continue our high levels of standards and success within electrical distribution.# **About the Role**Your responsibilities will include: *Network Planning & Analysis** Assess network performance, capacity constraints, and future load requirements.* Model network options (HV/LV), evaluate constraints, and identify optimal solutions.* Contribute to long-term asset and network
strategies.*Application
& Documentation Development** Prepare planning applications for Electrical Distribution Business' including:* Network augmentation applications* Customer connection planning assessments* Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards (DNSP guidelines, Vic Electricity Distribution Code)* Write clear technical narratives that communicate need, scope, risk and
justification*Stakeholder
& Customer Engagement** Liaise with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, construction leads)* Engage with external customers, councils, developers and contractors.* Provide expert advice regarding network constraints, and planning
standards.*Regulatory




& Compliance Responsibilities* *(Ensure planning solutions comply with):** Electricity Distribution Code* National Electricity Rules (relevant sections)* Company planning standards* Safety and environmental requirementsAbout you:* Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline *(Desirable)** Previous work with Victorian DNSPs (e.g., AusNet, Powercor, Jemena, United Energy, CitiPower) - *Desirable** Knowledge of relevant Australian standards (AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS ****) + utility guidelines* Robust understanding of electrical distribution networks (HV/LV).* Ability to interpret and apply network planning standards* Ability to read and interpret drawings and contracts.* Proficiency with network modelling tools* Prior experience in Power industry* Demonstrated experience preparing planning or technical documentation* Proficient in Microsoft Project* Strong communications skills (written & verbal)* Knowledge of Distribution business systems and working experience (desirable).
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About Us:
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Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across
telecommunications,
utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
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Benefits of working with us include:* *Career development* – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility.



You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.* *Access* - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers.
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We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.* *Paid leave* - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.* *Culture* – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
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You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.*Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the
telecommunications,
utilities and transport industries.
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We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.**Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
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We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and
communities.**Service
Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.*

📌 Planner (South Australia)
🏢 Service Stream
📍 South Australia