• Receive quality training from industry experts on Tier 1 equipment
• Desirable lifestyle rosters - 9 day fortnights and a balance of home and away work
• Rewarding and meaningful work - help connect Queensland to a sustainable renewable energy future

About the role

Queensland's energy system is transforming to create reliable, clean and affordable energy to power generations to come. Powerlink plays a critical role in this, and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We seek qualified tradespersons to join our friendly and spirited field crews, working safely to perform critical maintenance works, resolve complex problems, and upgrade our network to deliver safe and reliable electricity to over 5 million Queenslanders. If you are detail-oriented, you enjoy having a team around you, you thrive on challenge and continual learning, and you are looking for a role that gives you pride and satisfaction, then we believe Powerlink is for you.

Our substation field crews play a key part in maintaining safe and reliable supply of power by working on our HV Transmission network either maintaining existing substation equipment or assisting with the construction, installation and building of new primary plant.

About you

Travelling to substations and working closely with team members, you will enjoy variety in your work, complex problem solving, and have a passion for providing high quality outcomes. Crucial to your success in this role is a background in safely maintaining, constructing and operation High Voltage electrical substation equipment. You will have a Qld Electrical Fitter / Mechanic licence, current resuscitation and switchboard rescue certification, an Elevated Work Platform high risk work licence, and a "C" class driver’s licence (noting that Powerlink may support you in acquiring some of these on the job).

What training will you receive?

To work on Queensland's high voltage network all new employees without relevant experience will undertake structured high quality training in order to acquire the necessary skills and licences. With industry experts, and working on Tier one equipment, the training offered at Powerlink is unrivalled in Queensland. Our learning and training programs include technical and professional modules, with all role specific training fully supported by Powerlink and linked to your career development and pay progression.

What next?

If you see yourself in this opportunity, then we want to hear from you! To apply please click on the Apply button to be taken to our careers page to start the application process, attaching your resume and cover letter responding to the "About you" section above.

Please monitor your email for further communication regarding the progress of your application.

Applications close on Tuesday, 31st January 2023 at 11:59pm.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or to request a copy of the position description, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

About Powerlink

Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective and reliable solutions. Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.

Our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.

At Powerlink, we are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People is also an important part of our commitment to Reconciliation.