Work Group Leader - Middlemount, Central Queensland

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 have a permanent opportunity for a Work Group Leader to join our team located at Middlemount.

About the role:

As a Work Group Leader, you will –

• Combine your trade-based skills along with your management skills to effectively lead a team of both field and office-based staff.
• Be accountable for the safe and efficient delivery of field-based construction, maintenance and investigation activities to meet our works plan and customer connection targets.
• Lead organisational change strategies - support, deploy and sustain local operational change initiatives and outcomes whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

What’s on offer:

It’s an exciting time to join us. If you want to help us shape the future of energy, consider us for your next career move and you will experience:

Remuneration -

• From $139,032 per annum + 12.75% Superannuation for a 9-day fortnight.
• From $157,106 per annum + 12.75% Superannuation for a 10-day fortnight.

The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the applicant’s knowledge, skill and competencies required for the position.

Location Incentives -

Before you dismiss this Central Queensland town, first check out the additional location incentives on offer. If you’re looking to boost your Superannuation before retirement or perhaps, you’re saving to enter the property market, the following allowances will go a long way towards setting you up.

• Non-Urban Zone Allowance – up to $15,375 per annum.
• Housing Allowance – up to $14,040 per annum.
• Locality Allowance – up to $2,366 per annum.
• Non-Urban Time Recognition Payments – $10,000 after 2 years of service and if you decide to stay on for 5, 10, 15 or even 20 years, we'll pay you $15,000 at each milestone.

Plus, when you decide it's time for a well-earned break, we'll give you an additional 4 days of annual leave per year to assist with travel to and from your chosen holiday destinations.

And, if you don't currently live in this neck of the woods, we'll also chip in up to $10,000 relocation assistance to make the move just that little bit easier.

Other Benefits –

• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
• Strong superannuation 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 you:

Critical to your success in the role is your:

• Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an:
  Electrical Linesperson or
  Electrical Fitter Mechanic, or
  Electricity Supply Industry Technical Serviceperson.
  
• Qualifications in Management (or relevant to Leadership or Business) or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skills, or capability to achieve the same.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of and commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental practices relevant to the role of a Work Group Leader.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and people management by actively supporting the management team and conveying all management decisions to the team in a positive manner.
• Proven ability to provide direction, mentoring and coaching team members.
• Demonstrated competence in a relevant technical field, with proven ability to direct and support a team of technical/trade personnel in the safe, efficient and effective delivery of a program of work.

Most importantly, you will strongly align with our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow - We Deliver.

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

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

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 Begin button. Your application should include a current resume and cover letter which highlights your experience and suitability for the role.

Applications will close at 5.00pm, Tuesday 16 April 2024.

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

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.