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Position Description

Position Title Network Controller

Reporting to (position): Networks Manager

Direct Reports: Nil

Company: SP AusNet Depart / BU: CEOT

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Purpose Statement:

Maximise customer service by providing network management and associated services thatfocus on safety, reliability and information regarding delivery of energy.

Key Relationships/Interactions:Internal:

Networks Manager & Shift Supervisor - Provide information on all matters

affecting the safety, operation, security & reliability of the SP AusNetDistribution system. Receive and act on guidance or direction.

Field Personnel - Provide direction, notification and advice on all operationalswitching matters on the SP AusNet Distribution system for both plannedand emergency events.

Support Staff Contribute to and obtain information on the capability of thenetwork.

External: Other Operations staff - Provide direction, notification and advice on alloperational switching matters on the SP AusNet Distribution system for both

planned and emergency events.

SP AusNet Role Specific ResponsibilitiesRevenue: $1 Billion CAPEX:Market Cap: $3 Billion OPEX:Listing: Top 100 Staff Direct:Employees: 1,500 Staff In Direct:

Revenue Budget:Geographic Coverage:Other:

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Knowledge:

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of SP AusNet Electricity Distribution Networkelements.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of SP Ausnet Electricity Distribution Networkoperational policies, procedures, reporting and codes of practice.

Detailed knowledge of the Code of Practice on Electrical Safety in the VESI (The Blue Book),Supplementary Instructions, Operating principles, procedures and practices.

Sound knowledge of construction, maintenance and testing activities associated with systemplant.

Sound knowledge of AC circuit theory as applied to power systems.

Working knowledge of system protection schemes.

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Broad knowledge of National Electricity Market.

General knowledge of the characteristics of a successful listed company and how a NetworkController contributes to that success.

General knowledge of the Victorian electricity transmission and Victorian gas distributionnetworks.

Competencies

A high degree of safety awareness.

Excellent decision making skills.

Ability to develop skills in all of SP AusNet Gas and Electricity Transmission networks.

Excellent verbal communication skills including clear, unambiguous telephonecommunications.

Good report writing skills.

Ability to work with others to develop and participate in coaching and mentoring processes tolift the capability of the team or develop new personnel.

Model high levels of customer service.

Ability to work with and extract value from IT systems.

Ability to adapt to change.

Good time management and ability to prioritise based on corporate values.

Experiences

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Extensive experience in operational activities including an excellent understanding of FieldOperating and Network Control functions, especially in a Electricity Distribution ControlCentre.

Experience in participating in or implementing technology, process or organisational change.

Ability and willingness to work in a rotating shift environment.

Experience in customer service.

Exposure to best practice external methods in an area of expertise.

Personal attributes

Well developed leadership and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to think clearly and make sound decisions particularly during periods of highwork activity.

Ability to actively contribute to the common goals of the team, build team morale, cooperationand identity.

Persistent when confronted with difficulties and bogged down by problems. Have a sense ofurgency about achieving business goals.

Solve problems as they arise without being asked. Forward looking to see potentialopportunities and problems.

Able to work successfully in a rotating shift environment.

Able to remain quick thinking and responsive even under pressure.

Receptive to feedback and new ideas.

Pass a colour vision test.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):Role Specific Key Result Areas1. Key Accountabilities

Electricity Monitoring, Control and Dispatch within the Customer and EnergyOperations Team..

Minimise the impact of network outages (planned and unplanned) on supply reliability,costs and network security.

Provide expertise on all technical matters related to operation of the Network. Investigate and report on major incidents impacting the network. Provide coaching to new personnel from time to time. Required to undertake periods off shift to perform other roles within SP AusNet.

Measures:

Provide safe delivery of energy for the Public and Field Personnel. Customer reliability of supply is maximised. Reports are produced in a timely manner. High quality operational management of the Energy Network Maintain Network Reliability KPIs and GSL below business and regulatory targets. Meet all regulatory compliance obligations. Demonstrate compliance at all times to H&S. Willingness to undertake other roles and duties as directed or required.

2. Judgements

The objective of Customer and Energy Operations is to maximise customer reliability byproviding network management and associated services that focus on a safe and reliabledelivery of energy.

Identify and take action on network problems through the careful, continuous reviewinformation from disparate sources.

Taking action that is consistent with the available facts, constraints and probableconsequences while being prepared to change course if new information comes to light.

Optimising the available resources.

Measures: Safety and reliability are maximised with the resources available at the time.

Corporate Safety indicies are achieved. Corporate Customer Reliability indices are achieved.

3. Challenges

Manage change and overcome resistance to change (new functional structures, new ITplatforms, new ways of approaching work etc)

Driving improved customer focused outcomes (e.g. Making internal & external customers andtheir needs a primary focus)

Reliability outcomes

Mentor personnel and contribute to the team to achieve continuous improvement

Measures: Transitions to new structures, systems or processes is smooth and seamless. Corporate targets for Safety and Reliability are met or exceeded.

Performance measures show an improving trend.

4. Leadership

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Culture: Role model blue constructive behaviours and build effective

relationships and business partnerships that positively impact the

business culture (e.g. peers, functional partners, external vendors,

alliance partners, customers).

Contribute to culture improvement initiatives where required.

Continuously seek opportunities for innovative approaches to

work.People Performance

& Development:

Complete own Performance Development Plan within annual

Performance Development cycle.

Contribute to skilling for the future activities and other innovative

programs as required.

Actively participate as a member of the team. Providing guidance

and constructive feedback to others to facilitate task

accomplishment both within and across departments/divisions.

HSE: Zero Harm. Safety is our way of life. Everyone is responsible for leading

safety.

Together we seek out and correct all unsafe behaviours andsituations and aim for zero injuries.

5. Health Safety and Environment

Statement:

All employees have a responsibility to behave in a manner, which ensures that their actions oromissions, do not adversely affect the environment or health & safety and well being of colleagues,contractors or members of the public.

This position has the responsibility to:

Take action to contribute to a positive safety culture. Identify and correct conditions that affect

employee safety; uphold safety standards. Role model positive safety behaviours. Implement the Health & Safety and Environment policy and objectives, and assign Health &

Safety responsibilities for all aspects of the enterprise support functions; and

Implement the Health & Safety and Environment policy and provide support to help achieve allobjectives and targets. Ensure that necessary information is collected to allow topmanagement to evaluate the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the respectivemanagement systems.

6. Compliance & Risk

Accountability:

Conduct activities in compliance with applicable regulatory obligations

Carry out the responsibilities of the Responsible Person or Line Manager if assigned thisrole for any regulatory obligation

Manage the risks and business continuity process across role accountabilities. Thisincludes pro-actively ensuring risks are identified and that appropriate treatments are inplace to manage the risks.

7. Values

Statement:

All Employees to conduct themselves in accordance with the corporate values of Safety,

Passion, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence at all times. Keep the organisations vision, mission and corporate values at the forefront of personal

decision making and action. Translation of these into day to day work activities andbehaviours.

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Note: This position description is not exhaustive