Address- Permanent opportunity to join the BESS projects, with office locations around Queensland
- Help transition Queensland towards a future in renewable energy and net zero
- Salary band starting between $139,032 - $157,106 for a 9/10 fortnight
At Energy Queensland we are delivering on customers’ expectations for the transition to clean, safe, and affordable energy and have technical design opportunities as part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP).
Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland (EQL) you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and are actively contributing towards the energy transition to net zero.
About the jobs:
We are seeking engineers and technical officers to design and support the construction of grid scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to deliver affordable energy as we are powering towards 80% renewable energy by 2035. These projects are pushing the frontier of renewable technology here in Australia, so apply today to make your impact.
We have a variety of permanent opportunities in for you to consider such as:
Telecommunication Engineering Design Officers (BESS)
• Possible Locations: Brisbane (Newstead), Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Garbutt, Cairns
• Remuneration from $139,032 (9 day fortnight) or from $ 157,106 (10 day fortnight) + 12.75% superannuation
• Associates Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification).
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SCADA Automation Engineering Design Officers (BESS)
• Brisbane (Vic Park), Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Townsville (Garbutt), Cairns
• Remuneration from $139,032 (9 day fortnight) or from $ 157,106 (10 day fortnight) + 12.75% superannuation
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification).
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Substation Engineering Design Officers (BESS)
• Brisbane (Newstead or Nundah), Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Garbutt, Cairns
• Remuneration from $139,032 (9 day fortnight) or from $ 157,106 (10 day fortnight) + 12.75% superannuation
• Associates Degree or Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification)
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The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of your knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position.
Why work with us?
Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.
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 12.75% superannuation and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
• Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster if you choose this.
• Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
• 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
For additional information on the roles, or to further understand the recruitment process, please contact:
For SCADA and Telecommunications - please contact David Watt (Recruitment Advisor) via email on **********@energyq.com.au
For Substations – please contact Lauren Gormley-Blears (Recruitment Advisor) via email on ***************@energyq.com.au
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
