Substation Trade Technician

Overview

Maintain, construct, and operate high‑voltage substation equipment across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• safety culture
• critical maintenance
• commissioning
• problem resolution
• network support
• project delivery

Tasks

-Work a 9-day fortnight with an RDO every second week. -Drive a strong Safety First culture by following and role-modelling best practices in the field -Perform critical maintenance, commissioning and project works -Resolve complex problems and support our network to deliver safe and reliable electricity to more than 5 million Queenslanders.

Requirements

• travel
• electrical licence
• lvr cpr
• high risk
• c class
• teamwork

What You Bring

-The ability to travel frequently to remote substations across Queensland, and work closely with team members, you also will enjoy variety in your work -Qld Electrical Fitter / Mechanic licence -Current LVR & CPR Certification -High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform -Regular and remote travel across Queensland working in different locations throughout the year -A current ‘C’ Class drivers licence

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Benefits

-Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing) -Competitive remuneration packages + 14.75% superannuation with increases as you train and learn. -Career development in a continuous learning environment -Relocation support for families to any part of Gladstone and Townsville -Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business

About Powerlink Queensland

-As a government-owned transmission provider, it spans 1,700 km from Cairns to the NSW border, with over 15,000 km of lines and ~150 substations. -It navigates the National Electricity Market via the QNI and Terranora interconnectors, bridging states under evolving demand. -Driving big-ticket grid projects: the Renewable Energy Zones and a $20m tech & innovation centre. -Its network anchors Queensland’s shift to renewables—linking wind, solar, batteries and storage to a future SuperGrid vision. -Unusually, it directly powers large industrial customers alongside the regulated distribution network. -Centred in Brisbane with regional hubs in Gladstone and Townsville, it blends state-level strategy with local grid resilience.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks required for successful applicants.