Design Standards Manager
- Lead the Design Standards Team overseeing governance and improvement of design standards.
- Drive standardisation and reduce design complexity for powerline design.
- Provide technical direction and leadership to drafting officers.
Looking for the next opportunity where your work genuinely matters?
Join SA Power Networks and help power homes, businesses and communities across South Australia – today and into the future.
About the role
We are seeking a Design Standards Manager to join the team on an initial two year fixed term contract.
The Design Standards Manager leads the Design Standards Team, overseeing the governance and continuous improvement of SA Power Networks' design standards, including E-Drawings, Compatible Units and assembly libraries for powerline design. The role has been created to drive standardisation, reduce design complexity, and provide technical direction and leadership to drafting officers, ensuring standard assemblies can be readily integrated with new emerging systems, whilst remaining compliant and fit for purpose for Line Designers.
Culture & benefits
At SA Power Networks, you’ll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day.
We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.
We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.
You will also enjoy:
- Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
- 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
- Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year
- 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave
- Income Protection Coverage
- Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks)
- Corporate discounts on health insurance and gym memberships
- 1 paid day of volunteering leave
About you
As a newly combined team, you'll help reshape how it operates from the ground up. With SA Power Networks working toward a digital twin and significant changes underway to how E-Drawings and compatible units are structured, this role sits right at the beginning of enabling a major transformation.
Essential:
- Diploma in Engineering Design or the equivalent level of skills and knowledge gained through experience.
- Experience with technology application deployment and business process improvement.
- Current drivers licence, class car.
About us
SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.
We’re proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you’ll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.
Want to know more?
Tania Rodgers
Tania.Rodgers@sapowernetworks.com.au
Applications close 11/11/2026
Diversity & inclusion
SA Power Networks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual orientations, and from people with disability.
We want everyone to have an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. If you require reasonable adjustments, an application form in an alternative format or another accessible way to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@sapowernetworks.com.au
For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au
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