Linesperson or Live Line Linesperson

Are you an Electrical Tradesperson who’s looking to make a difference? Join our team and help us in advancing the energy transition towards net zero while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, career growth and a strong focus on safety, diversity and inclusion.

We’re looking for a skilled Linesperson or Live Line Linesperson, to permanently join our team located in Roma.

What’s on offer:

It’s an exciting time to join us. If you’re ready for a rewarding career that makes a difference, consider us for your next career move and you will experience:

Remuneration:

• From $97,006 per annum + 12.75% superannuation as a Linesperson
• From $106,607 per annum + 12.75% superannuation for a Live Line Linesperson.

Location Incentives:

• Non-Urban Zone Allowance - up to $3,000 per annum.
• Housing Allowance - up to $9,360 per annum.
• Locality Allowance - up to $1,151 per annum.
• Non-Urban Time Recognition Payments - $5,000 after 2 years and an additional $5,000 at 5, 10, 15 & 20 year milestones.
• Relocation Assistance of $5,000 is available to approved candidates.

Other Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.

About the role:

As a Linesperson and/or Live Line Linesperson, you will:

• Be trade qualified with a Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Linesperson, or
• Be trade qualified with a Queensland Live Line authorisation.
• Construct, maintain and repair overhead, high and low voltage electrical distribution and sub-transmission systems, street lighting mains and customer service lines.
• Perform Live Line methodology on Energy Queensland (Ergon Energy and Energex) networks.

About you:

Critical to your success in the role, is your:

• Demonstrated knowledge of an electricity distribution/transmission system, including construction and maintenance of the electrical network.
• Working knowledge of Electricity Act & Regulations, Workplace Health & Safety Act and Regulations, and other relevant statutory acts & regulations.
• Availability for call out and emergency work.
• Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.
• Current ‘C’ class open Drives Licence.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical as part of the selection process.

About us:

Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland, you might know our operational brands – Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika.

Ergon Energy Network and Energex are our ‘poles and wires’ businesses, delivering electricity to communities across Queensland and we’re 100% owned by the state.

As a group, we’re growing rapidly and a key partner in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.

Ready to apply?

Click the Apply button. Your application should include a current resume which highlights your experience and suitability for the role.

Applications with close at 5.00pm, Thursday 02 May 2024.

For more information, click on the Position Description link or contact Kylie George, Recruitment Advisor, on 0438 161 ***.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.