EOI – NGN Committee

EOI – NGN Committee

NGN are seeking EOI for the following positions in the committee. Appointments start from 2027 and are typically two years with Study Panel Liaison roles appointed for three years.

Application details are available via this form.  Submissions are due 20 November 11pm AEDT. 

Position Descriptions

Functional Lead Position Descriptions

Strategy & Operations Functional Lead

  • Drive planning, governance and prioritisation across the NGN committee, ensuring activities align with agreed objectives.
  • Coordinate committee operating rhythms, including plans, progress reporting, spending management and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate communications, partnerships and outreach activities to promote opportunities and maintain a consistent NGN presence.

Technical Enablement Functional Lead

  • Drive initiatives to promote NGN technical participation, knowledge sharing and capability development across NGN activities.
  • Coordinate Panel Liaisons, working-group collaboration and technical initiatives to connect members with CIGRE opportunities.
  • Identify technical priorities and enable webinars, publications and resources that translate expert knowledge into member value.

Outreach and Growth Functional Lead

  • Lead initiatives that grow membership, strengthen engagement and broaden participation across the NGN community.
  • Use member feedback and engagement insights to improve the member experience and guide targeted professional development initiatives.
  • Coordinate and support the two Events Coordinators, allocating responsibilities and maintaining clear communication with the Co-Chairs and relevant stakeholders.
Strategy & Operations Position Descriptions

Communication and Media Coordinator

  • Manage and maintain the NGN website, LinkedIn and Discord channels, ensuring information is accurate, current and consistent with NGN priorities.
  • Plan, schedule and publish communications that promote NGN opportunities, events, activities and member achievements.
  • Coordinate with Functional Leads and role holders to gather content, maintain a consistent voice and monitor channel engagement to improve future communications.
Technical Enablement Position Descriptions

Technical Journalist / Content Creator

  • Collate relevant technical information, insights and opportunities from CIGRE Study Committees, events, working groups and other activities.
  • Translate technical material into clear, engaging articles, summaries and other content that increases awareness and delivers value to NGN members.
  • Coordinate with the Communication and Media Coordinator to publish and promote content that encourages member engagement and participation in CIGRE activities.

Study Panel Liaison Positions

  • A1: Power Generation and Electromechanical Energy Conversion 
  • B2: Overhead Lines 
  • B5: Protection and Automation 
  • C2: Power System Operation and Control
  • C3: Power System Sustainability and Environmental Performance 
Outreach & Growth Position Descriptions

Events Coordinator (Two Roles)

  • Gather attendee feedback, track agreed actions and recommend improvements for future events.
  • Develop and maintain the NGN events program, ensuring activities support the Outreach and Growth objectives and deliver value to members.
  • Support the planning and delivery of NGN events, including logistics, registrations, speakers, venues, communications and event materials.
  • Work collaboratively with the Events Lead and fellow Events Coordinator to complete assigned activities and provide on-the-day event support.
  • Provide in person support to NGN and CIGRE Australia events planning and hosting and always acting as a positive brand ambassador for NGN.

If you have any further questions, please email ngn@cigreaustralia.org.au