About us
At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the role
Due to exciting growth in our business, we are excited to announce that we are seeking an experienced, professional and team player to join our team as a Meter Technician based at our Ballarat depot.
As a Meter Technician, you will carry out all work relating to meter installation, testing and maintenance services, investigating and rectifying metering and communication faults, to both internal and external customers installations.
Using your ‘can-do’ attitude, approachable and personable disposition, you will strive to ensure that we meet company’s customer service objectives of providing a safe, reliable, timely and cost-effective supply of electricity and associated services.
This position is covered by the Powercor & CitiPower & CEPU Enterprise Agreement. The salary range for this role is Pay Point 12 ($106,856.66) – Pay Point 15 ($118,681.84) + 13% of super + allowances.
For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.
What you’ll need from day one
- Qualification or a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician; Metering Trade; or a recognised equivalent qualification
- Statement of Attainment for Competency Standard Units (compulsory)
- Current Refresher Training records (compulsory)
- Construction Induction Card (compulsory)
- Car license (compulsory)
Employment is subject to the candidate successfully completing the following checks:
- Qualification check
- Pre-employment medical examination (which includes a hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination)
- Relevant drug and alcohol testing
- Driving history check
- Police check
- Reference check
- Work rights check
Key benefits
We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.
Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all
We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
What’s next
Submit your application via our careers’ website by 24 May 2026. To make a confidential reasonable adjustment query, please contact Luke Castro from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au
Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.