- Full Time | Permanent
- From $121,839.00 plus superannuation
- Position Brief - Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex and high risk electrical infrastructure projects across the City. This senior technical role provides expert oversight to ensure engineering solutions are compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned with the City’s objectives.

The role will demonstrate deep technical proficiency in electrical engineering, combined with solid program leadership and risk management capabilities. This role requires the ability to navigate multi phase project environments, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and drive high performance outcomes. A focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement is essential to delivering infrastructure that supports the City’s long term operational and sustainability goals.

Key Role Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Arc Flash Investigation Program across the City’s electrical infrastructure, encompassing all low and high voltage switchboards and associated assets.
- Manage all program phases under the (portfolios, programme and project management) P3M framework, including planning, engineering analysis, and closeout.
- Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and high voltage requirements.
- Oversee stakeholder engagement, consultant coordination, and resolution of complex technical challenges.
- Maintain detailed schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to track delivery progress.
- Lead risk management, resource mobilisation, and technical quality assurance activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows and integrate arc flash risk assessments into long term asset planning.
- Proactively manage technical and operational risks (e.g. network isolation, data integrity, HV impacts) through sound engineering and risk management practices.
- Drive continuous improvement by streamlining engineering workflows, standardising HV/LV documentation, and embedding electrical hazard assessments into asset lifecycle planning and capital works.

We’re looking for people who have:

- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and / or relevant equivalent knowledge and experience
- C Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted) (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction Card (White), or willing to obtain
- RPEQ – Area of Electrical Engineering
- Extensive demonstrated experience in electrical design and project experience
- Advanced problem-solving capabilities

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We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
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- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
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How to apply

To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty

Contact Email [email protected]

Closing Date Monday, 09 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.

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