Essential Energy
Builds, operates and maintains one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks across rural and regional NSW and southern QLD.
1 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Field
Company Size
3,280 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
construction
installation
maintenance
repair
troubleshooting
compliance
Applicants are required to maintain all regulatory, industry and business licences, authorisations and certificates necessary for the role, including ongoing compliance.
- Perform construction, installation, connection, maintenance and repair of high and low voltage network equipment.
- Ensure safe and reliable operation of overhead lines, underground systems and cable jointing assets.
- Work outdoors, troubleshoot issues and collaborate within a team to maintain essential energy services.
Requirements
certificate iii
qualified supervisor
workcover nsw
driver licence
dual qualified
high voltage
The role is a permanent, ongoing Dual Qualified position based in Tamworth. Candidates must possess at least two of the three specified qualifications to be considered.
The ideal candidate is a safety‑focused electrical professional experienced with high and low voltage network assets, whether in overhead lines, underground systems, cable jointing, or electrical technical work. They demonstrate strong technical capability, quality workmanship, and confidence in constructing, installing, connecting, maintaining and repairing network equipment. They enjoy outdoor work, problem‑solving and contributing to a team that keeps essential services running.
- Hold at least two of: Certificate III in ESI Power Systems – Distribution Overhead; Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician; Certificate III in ESI Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing.
- Possess a Qualified Supervisors Certificate, WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate, and a valid driver’s licence.
Benefits
Essential Energy values your voice, autonomy, diversity, and wellbeing while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Employees make a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities and help shape the future of the energy industry.
Essential Energy offers competitive remuneration, a 16.5% superannuation contribution, relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and discounts through corporate partnerships. The organisation is recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting employees with disabilities throughout recruitment and employment.
- Receive competitive salary with 16.5% superannuation, relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and partner discounts.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
737,000 km²
Service Area
The company operates across a vast region spanning the size of Western Europe.
A$1.79B
Annual Revenue
Generates significant revenue primarily through electricity distribution and water management services.
1.4M
Power Poles
Operates and maintains an extensive network of power infrastructure supporting rural and remote areas.
4.6/ km
Customer Density
Maintains the lowest customer density network in the National Electricity Market.
- Operates an extensive network including ~183,000 km overhead lines and 360 zone substations.
- Projects include rural network upgrades, solar/battery connections, and remote flood recovery efforts.
- Subsidiary Intium provides innovative B2B energy solutions for Australia’s transition to renewables.
- Engineers maintain infrastructure across diverse terrains from alpine peaks to coastal zones.
Culture + Values
- Make safety your own
- Be easy to do business with
- Make every dollar count
- Be courageous, shape the future
- Be inclusive, supportive and honest
Environment + Sustainability
1.54 + 2.08 GW
Renewables Connected
11 large-scale renewables and over 34,000 small-scale systems connected in the 2023-24 period.
33.7%
Renewables Contribution
Renewables supplied a significant portion of the network load by June 2024.
>96%
LED Lighting Rollout
Converted a vast majority of streetlights to LED in the 2022-23 period.
4 tonnes CO₂
CO₂ Reduction
Reduced emissions with Australia's first hydrogen-based power system in under a year.
- Net‑zero transition supported through electrification, EV scale‑up and optimised network connections
- Electrified fleet, deployed renewables and actively reduced network distribution losses
- Facilitated EV infrastructure across network and transitioned from 240 V to 230 V to increase export capacity
- Governance via Board, Executive, Sustainability Steering Committee with transparent public reporting
- Deployed first large network battery in Port Macquarie to support rooftop solar exports
Inclusion & Diversity
30%
Female Participation Target
Committed to ≥30% female participation in the workforce.
6 Scholarships
Indigenous Scholarships
Awarded to university students as part of inclusion efforts.
26 Weeks
Parental Leave Duration
Number of weeks of parental leave offered to employees.
21%
Female Workplace Participation
Current percentage of female representation in the workforce.
- Inclusion Advisory Group established to address intersectionality
- Corporate mentoring program launched for all employees
- Completed first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan; second RAP under development
- Launched internship program
- Exemption to allocate 30% of early-talent roles to women
- Delivered disability-aware recruitment training
- Conducted LGBTQIA+ awareness training and developed Autism awareness resources
- Menopause Friendly Australia accredited and Family Inclusive Workplace certified
- Bronze tier in Pride in Diversity’s Australian Workplace Equity Index
- Endorsed by WORK180 with Large Enterprise and Flexible Working Awards (2025)
- Flexible work options