About Us
Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider, powering progress across Australia’s energy and utilities sectors. With over 2,000 skilled professionals along the East Coast, we deliver innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions that exceed expectations. In 2025, Zinfra was proudly appointed as AusNet’s new service delivery partner for electricity distribution network operations and maintenance across Victoria. As we expand into regional communities in the North and East of the state, we’re actively recruiting and investing in local talent to help shape a stronger, more resilient energy future. Join us as we energise Victoria—together
About the role
Join Zinfra as a Planner at our Benalla depot supporting the Delivery of Maintenance Services Agreement (DOMSA) with AusNet. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the effective preparation and planning of work packages to deliver a safe, efficient, and timely program of works. You’ll champion robust systems, processes, and disciplines to optimise delivery outcomes. As Zinfra expands across regional Victoria, you’ll be part of a growing team energising communities and shaping a resilient energy future.
Key Responsibilities include
- Scoping work packages accurately to ensure crews can commence and complete tasks without delay or rework.
- Coordinating materials, services, and fleet to be available on-site at the right time for seamless execution.
- Packaging work smartly to optimise travel time, reduce supply interruptions, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Preparing robust planning folders with all required documentation to support efficient field delivery.
- Validating and updating Reasonable Estimates (REs) to ensure accurate planning and resource allocation.
- Booking third-party services such as civil works and traffic management to support timely delivery.
- Undertaking system transactions including scheduling and planning entries to support operational readiness.
- Conducting site visits to assess safe and efficient delivery methodologies tailored to each location.
- Notifying relevant authorities and securing equipment to meet compliance and operational standards.
About You
You’re a self-motivated planner with deep knowledge of electrical networks and maintenance operations. With strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills, you thrive in dynamic environments and consistently deliver high-quality planning outcomes that meet safety, compliance, and operational standards.
Ensure your resume highlights:
- Extensive experience in electrical network planning, construction, or maintenance
- Time spent applying advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS mapping tools (e.g., I-View)
- Your ability to prepare and lodge switching sheets with precision and compliance
- Strong understanding of HSEQ and VESI requirements in planning contexts
- Agility managing competing priorities in fast-paced, complex environments
- Experience communicating effectively across teams and stakeholders
- Organising and planning work with strong attention to detail and accountability
We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check
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