Manager Secondary Systems and Protection Engineering
ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our people describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
About ElectraNet
ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our people describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to take on the role of Manager Secondary Systems and Protection Engineering. Reporting to the Head of Project Engineering alongside your peers in other disciplines this role is responsible for developing and maintaining the capability and performance of ElectraNet's Secondary Systems and Protection Engineering function. You will lead a team of technical specialists while providing trusted advice to senior leaders and stakeholders across the business.
This is a rare chance to shape the future of critical infrastructure supporting South Australia's transmission network. Combining technical leadership, people leadership and commercial acumen, you will drive continuous improvement, support major projects, influence business strategy and ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and compliant engineering outcomes.
Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities:
Lead and develop ElectraNet's Secondary Systems Engineering function
Provide strategic and operational engineering advice across the business
Lead the delivery of technical services across major capital projects
Develop engineering standards, frameworks, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with engineering governance and technical standards
Manage engineering resources, budgets and project priorities




Build strong relationships with executives, customers and stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational efficiency
Lead change initiatives and foster a high-performance culture
Oversee engineering performance, risk management and reporting
Support the ongoing development of engineering systems and processes
Ensure safety, quality and environmental standards are consistently achieved
About You
You are a senior engineering leader with extensive experience in protection, automation or secondary systems within utilities, transmission, energy or other complex infrastructure environments. You bring a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking and people leadership, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering successful engineering outcomes. Comfortable operating at both executive and operational levels, you thrive on influencing stakeholders, driving change and balancing technical, commercial and business objectives.
To be successful, you will bring:
Minimum 10+ years' experience in a relevant engineering or discipline leadership role
Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a relevant discipline
Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational advice and contributing to business strategy
Proven experience leading and building high-performing teams through effective leadership and change management
Extensive knowledge and experience in Protection and Automation systems
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative and productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong financial acumen with the ability to understand business impacts and support sound commercial decision-making
Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, mentor and develop employees to achieve best-practice outcomes
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills,



including negotiation and conflict resolution capability
Demonstrated ability to act decisively and take urgent action to resolve complex challenges
Strong people leadership capability, with the ability to constructively challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
Highly regarded skills include:
Strong knowledge of HV transmission networks, substations, transmission performance and operation
Knowledge of the National Electricity Rules, Transmission Codes and relevant industry standards
Electricity industry experience within transmission, utilities or energy infrastructure
Postgraduate management or business-related qualifications
Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia
Level 1 Substation Access and/or White Card training
Experience operating across major capital projects and multidisciplinary engineering environments
Employee Benefits
ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. We are proud to offer a competitive base salary based on experience, five weeks annual leave per year, and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.
Some of the other benefits include:
15 days personal/carers leave per year.
5 weeks of annual leave per year.
16 weeks paid parental leave.
Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave.
Flexible work practices and wellbeing support.
Relocation and visa support for this Adelaide based role.
Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility.
Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture.
Support for professional certification and memberships.
Regular social events and activities.
ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including adaptable work options, leave and other supports, here.
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📌 Manager Secondary Systems And Protection Engineering (Adelaide)
🏢 Electranet
📍 Adelaide