At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future.

That’s why we need you. As Project Accountant for our CopperString Project, you’ll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. No matter your role, your work is about every light turned on. Its every community connected and every future made possible.

With exponential growth already underway, we are currently inviting applications for the Copperstring 2032 Project. Backed by a $5 billion investment, this is a once-in-a-generation project to rebuild our network backbone.

Together we’re gearing up for an even brighter future, working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us grow our impact and ensure we’re ready to tackle the challenge of our lives. Join us and make it happen.

Find a career that matters and lasts

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 increase the transmission capacity to 500kV and build 840 kilometres of transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa. This project will further unlock the renewable energy potential of this region.

We need your experience in major Project Financial Accountancy to help deliver this flagship QLD energy infrastructure project.

As Project Accountant you will be responsible for financial management, analysis, and reporting related to our CopperString project. This position involves ensuring accurate financial tracking, cost control, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. You will ensure financial risks are minimised, and the projects financials are administered with accuracy and efficiency.

And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know. Here’s how:

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance against approved plans.
• Generate timely and accurate financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to support decision-making on both a regular and ad-hoc basis.
• Prepare financial documentation, project budgets and forecasts and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Work closely with project managers to track project costs, expenses, and commitments.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the Project’s profitability, return on investment, and cost-to-completion projections.
• Review project contracts, invoices and agreements to ensure accurate financial terms, milestones, and billing schedules.
• Identify financial risks and uncertainties that could impact project financial outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.

You will provide crucial financial support and advice to our project team, facilitating the achievement of key project milestones. In this role, you will play an integral part in our project delivery process, ensuring that our projects are executed within budget and to high quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, ideally supported by a CPA or relevant certification
• Significant experience in project accounting or financial analysis, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors.

In addition to this ideally you will have:

• Proficiency in financial management software and ERP systems, such as SAP, COINS or similar.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and generate meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping and reporting.

Why Powerlink and Copperstring?

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there three thing that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts:

You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, green energy future.

• Unique work and the chance to grow:

You’ll find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.

• People who love to support and share:

You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging
• Novated lease vehicles
• 12.75% superannuation
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations
• Flexible working options, including options for a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working arrangements
  

Be the start of every possibility

There’s so much opportunity for you to grab here. If you’re keen to hear more about upcoming opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you please click on the Apply button and enter your details and attach your resume. Applications close at Midnight, Sunday 5 November 2023.

The Project Accountant role will be predominantly based in our CopperString project office based in Bowen Hills but we are happy to discuss hybrid working options and flexibility.

For further information regarding these opportunities, please reach out directly to the Klaas van Noord from the Recruitment Team at Klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people.

Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and commit to respond to every applicant.