Electrical Inspector

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation’s energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia’s east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the role

Join us as a Licensed Electrical Inspector and play a key role in safeguarding compliance across the Ausnet Electricity Distribution Network from our Lilydale or Thomastown or Beaconsfield depot.

From resolving customer issues to investigating defects, reviewing switchboard plans, and supporting fault response, your work will shape reliable service across the region. If you thrive on variety, problem-solving, and meaningful technical influence, this role delivers it daily.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Attend to customer phone calls and enquiries, assisting with compliance issues related to rules, regulations, standards, and policies
• REC consultation regarding switchboard and SLD drawings, metering and supply arrangements
• Site meetings with customers and project managers
• Assist Network Connections team with all metering and connection or customer project queries
• Support the Dispatch and Control Room with Faults and Emergencies
• Provide technical guidance to internal staff and electricity professionals
• Attend, investigate and issue customer defect notices
• Investigate customer complaints regarding defects in relation to metering and servicing appointments
• Work with customer relations with investigations, finalisation and closing of defects issued to customers
• Facilitate and complete customer connections to the network
• Timely completion of works activity records and other work-related documentation using digital work platforms

About You

If you have strong technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, we want you on our team.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a solid understanding of regulatory requirements of the ESA, ES(G)R’s, VSIR’s, AS3000, AS2067, AS3010, AS5033, AS5139 and VESI ISTC procedures, electricity distribution assets, along with proven skills in inspection, customer service, stakeholder engagement and ability to work autonomously or closely within a team environment.

• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to resolve complex issues in a creative and effective manner to meet customer and client objectives for the agreed work through the application of approved governance
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fluid environment
•  “A” Grade Electrical Licence
•  “G” Class Electrical Inspectors Licence (V Class endorsement highly desirable)
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• ESI Worker Card

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across Australia every day. We are proud to keep communities connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer a range of benefits that support our people at work and outside it.

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong – but don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our people about what it's like to build a career, make an impact and be part of the team at Zinfra.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where role-appropriate
• Modern trucks, EWPs, tools and equipment
• Recognition through our Incentivise program
• Purchased annual leave options
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and families

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes, or liability associated with fees or costs, from recruitment agencies, search firms or other third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.