- Multiple opportunities | Strong 12.75% super | Career advancement
- Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards | Ongoing training
- Professional Mentoring | Competitive Salary
Our Ergon Energy Network have multiple permanent opportunities for Communications Paraprofessionals to join the team located at Townsville.
About your new role:
As a Communications Paraprofessional you are responsible for undertaking installation, testing, repair and commissioning tasks limited to complex electrical/electronic and communications system components in a Transmission related environment. As well as developing and implementing plant and equipment modifications to overcome identified problems. You will be required to perform asset inspection and audit maintenance and responsible for the provision of a safe work environment through the identification, development and implementation of risk control measures.
The remuneration for your new role is from $139K plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight and from $157k (which includes 13% loading) plus 12.75% super for a 10-day fortnight.
Why choose to work for us?
It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:
- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
- Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
- Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
- Healthy work life balance with a 9-day fortnight roster option which means more time for you.
- A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
- Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
Critical to your success in the role:
- You must have a relevant communications trade certificate.
- You must be in the process or willing to obtain a AQF6 qualification (Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma) or equivalent in relevant Communications or Engineering field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the operation, maintenance and safety requirements of Secondary Systems and Communications in a Transmission substation environment.
- Experience with telecommunications, radio, SCADA, optical fibre, multiplexing, and IP switching as well as demonstrated knowledge of operating principles, practical applications of substation control and communications systems in a Transmission substation environment.
About us:
Ergon Energy Network and Energex are part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our ‘poles and wires’ businesses, delivering electricity across Queensland.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which highlights your motivation for the role.
Applications close: 5.00pm, Thursday 15 February 2024.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
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