Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions for Queensland.
As a Government Owned Corporation, Powerlink owns, develops, operates, and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. The network extends 1,700 kilometres from Cairns to the New South Wales border and comprises 15,345 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations.
Powerlink’s purpose is to Connect Queenslanders to a World-class Energy Future and will play a key role in delivering the Queensland Governments recently announced “Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan” which is targeting 70% renewable energy by 2032 and 80% by 2035.
By joining Powerlink, you can be a part of the team that is transforming Queensland’s energy system and providing clean reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders.
At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future.
Powerlink Queensland manages and operates Queensland’s high voltage transmission network, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.
With exponential growth already underway, we are currently inviting expressions of interest for the Copperstring Project. Backed by a $5 billion investment, this is a once-in-a-generation project to rebuild our network backbone.
What is the Copperstring Project?
CopperString 2032 is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and one of the largest expansions to the power grid in Australia.
The Copperstring project will build 840 kilometres of transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa with the highest voltage levels in the state.
This project will further unlock the renewable energy potential of this region.
Find a career that matters and lasts
We need your experience in project planning, management and execution for this flagship QLD energy infrastructure project.
- Apply your knowledge and experience in major linear infrastructure projects to help build QLD's Super Grid
- Help transform Queensland’s energy system to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders
- Join a career defining project on the Client side, Full- Time Permanent employment opportunities
You will create success by solving complex project delivery problems with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency and ensure delivery to approved budget, time and infrastructure specifications.