Address 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.Now is the time - put that spark in your career!Energy Queensland has a permanent opportunity for a Telecommunications Design Paraprofessional to be located at Brisbane (Newstead), Cairns, Mackay, Maryborough, Toowoomba or Townsville and are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates. About your new role:The Telecommunications Design Team deliver a diverse range of engineering activities associated with the design and development of Telecommunication Assets critical to the operation of the energy network, through the application of highly developed engineering capability. As the successful candidate your duties and responsibilities will include the following:• Deliver design with support during construction and commissioning. Peer checking and preparation of estimates for assigned projects. Completed to agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the design framework, standards and accepted practices, and in accordance with the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.• Provide technical advice, conceptual and detailed design solutions, coordinate and lead project team within design discipline. Through networking, effectively communicating and consulting with stakeholders, design teams, and constructors.• Engage with construction and operation teams in Safe Design conversations to ensure effective hazard management and coordinate design outputs. To ensure deliverables align with network access and can be effectively constructed, maintained, operated and decommissioned.Essential Selection Criteria include: • An Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification).• Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic (desirable).The remuneration for your new role is from $139,032 – $148,063 plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight and from $157,103 - $167,311 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 on a 9-day fortnight roster, 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.About You: As a Telecommunications Design Paraprofessional you will apply your knowledge and experience to successfully deliver safe, effective and efficient telecommunication system designs. Also providing support for communication and electrical infrastructure projects, with consideration to client specifications, standards and emerging technologies.Your experience includes:• Deliver design with support during construction, drafting, design database update, commissioning planning (ITP, Hazard/outages). Peer checking and preparation of estimates for assigned projects, completed to agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the design framework, standards and accepted practices, and in accordance with the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.• Delivery of operational support and maintenance activities, and preparation of estimates, completed to the agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the testing and commissioning frameworks, standards and accepted practices.• Contribute to continuous improvement of the design functions, including development of design practices, design tools and standards, with consideration to innovation, latest technology, emerging industry best practices and trends.You want to be part of the renewable energy future? Apply Now! To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply icon to be taken to the Energy Queensland Careers page to begin your application.Your application should include a current resume and a cover letter detailing your current skills and experience for the job.
Applications will close at 5:00pm, Thursday 07 March 2023 . We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
