Work Site Supervisor Substations & Trade Technicians
At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.
We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.
Substation Trade Technician | Live Trade Technicians & Work Site Supervisors - Substations Civil or Electrical
A career that matters and lasts
As a Trade Technician or Work Site Supervisor, in our Substations you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
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Generous relocation packages for families joining our teams in Gladstone, Townsville or Brisbane
9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
Healthy lifestyle allowances and additional leave for rostered work away
Fantastic remuneration package + 14.75% superannuation + overtime + a range of allowances and benefits
Diverse leave options + 1 additional week leave for rostered working away from home
Discounted Fitness passport and corporate travel lounge membership discounts and much more
The opportunities
As a Trade Technician OR Work Site Supervisors (Civil or Electrical), in our Substations, you will join the leading QLD Power and Energy Transmission sector. You will be responsible for ensuring High Voltage Substations are commissioned to the Transmission energy standard. We need professional High voltage trade Specialists with an eagerness to share and learn new skills to help us build Queensland's next generation power grid.
Competitive base salaries ranging from $119,057 to $151,071.
Close knit team of professionals that share knowledge and support each other.
Highest standard of specialists in the field.
Role specific technical training with a comprehensive progression pathway.
Generous support packages for tertiary education opportunities.
Cutting edge technology and industry leading projects.
Powerlink will support your career progression and long-term development.
The people you'll join:
Based in Townsville, Gladstone or Brisbane, you will be joining our growing team who play a vital role in the energy transition. Your role will involve working throughout the state of Queensland, operating, maintaining and upgrading our transmission network and substations. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of cutting-edge primary plant infrastructure in a high voltage substation environment. The role involves installing and fault finding complex electrical, logical and HV equipment.
What you'll bring:
An Electrical Trade Certificate with a QLD electrical licence or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement (2-3 week turnaround for NSW or VIC)
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyse and fault find on complex electrical circuitry and schemes
Demonstrated high quality communication skills in a technical environment
Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports and work procedures
Find your possibility today:
To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on January 12, 2025. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
Our commitment to inclusion and belonging
At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns. As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.
Powerlink Queensland (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.
We are a Government Owned Corporation (GOC) that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland.
Our network extends 1,700 kilometres (km) from Cairns to the New South Wales (NSW) border, and comprises 15,358 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations.
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