Description

As a Transmission Lineworker you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and constructing transmission line assets across our network. You will provide the technical expertise needed to ensure our critical infrastructure meets customer expectations and reliability standards, whether responding to emergencies, managing scheduled maintenance or delivering major construction projects.

You will install, maintain and repair transmission line assets, carry out inspections and identify any condition concerns. You will prepare safe work methods and safety documentation, mentor apprentices and junior technicians, and step into a crew‑leader role when needed. You will work closely with Field Coordinators and Site Managers to ensure safe, efficient and well‑coordinated delivery of all work.

• Install, maintain, and repair transmission line assets; conduct inspections and identify condition concerns.
• Prepare safe work methods, safety documentation, and mentor apprentices/junior technicians.
• Lead crews as needed and coordinate with Field Coordinators and Site Managers for efficient work delivery.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include a Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems (Transmission and/or Distribution) and a current Australian driver’s licence, plus an understanding of inspection, maintenance and construction requirements for transmission line infrastructure. Desirable assets are high‑risk work licences such as DG, RB, RI, RA, CV, C2, C6, WP and LF, as well as a Heavy Rigid licence and experience in high‑voltage maintenance tasks like pole replacement and insulator change‑outs.

Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026. As part of our recruitment process, applicants complete standard pre‑employment assessments, including reference checks, a medical check, national police check and a driving licence and traffic offence check.

• Hold Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems (Transmission/Distribution) and a current Australian driver’s licence.
• Possess or be willing to obtain high‑risk work licences (DG, RB, RI, RA, CV, C2, C6, WP, LF) and optionally a Heavy Rigid licence.
• Flexibility to respond to on‑call, after‑hours requests and system incidents.

Benefits

We offer a well‑rounded benefits package that supports personal, professional and social wellbeing, including corporate discounts, free skin checks, flu vaccinations and a Fitness Passport membership. Safety is central to how we work, and you always have the right to stop work if something doesn’t feel safe. Additional perks include career development and study support, relocation assistance, travel allowances, and generous paid parental leave (20 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers).

• Benefit from corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, and paid parental leave (20 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary).
• Access career development, study support, relocation assistance, and travel allowances.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance