We have a permanent opportunity for a Power Worker (Trade Assistant) located at Tara and are inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants.

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it's because of us. At Energy Queensland, we're making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika - are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As a Power Worker you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you're proud of.

Your opportunity

As a Power Work, you'll be a key contributor to the team, assisting our tradespersons to ensure the integrity of our LV and HV overhead powerlines and underground infrastructure for our communities.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of our overhead electrical distribution systems, street lighting mains and customer service lines in and around Tara.
• Perform a range of hands-on duties including general trades assistance and operation of equipment such as lifter/borers, EWPs and forklifts.

What's on offer:

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Location Incentives:Non-Urban Zone Allowances up to $11,792 per annum.
  Locality Allowance up to $894 per annum.
  Housing Assistance options up to $7,441 per annum where approved.
  Non-Urban Time Recognition Payments starting from $5,000 following 2 years of service.
  
• Invest in your future: Secure employment, a strong 14.75% superannuation with a fund of your choice and comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.
• Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.
• Field role perks:Overtime paid at double time.
  Allowances for experienced technical and power workers.
  

What you'll bring:

• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in safety observing and ability to actively identify and implement risk control measures where needed.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers. You must have the ability to identify and understand customer needs.

We’d also love you to have:

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or the ability to obtain one prior to commencing.
• Current High Risk Work Licence (forklift, dogman, rigger, EWP >11m, VLC, C2 slewing crane).
• Availability for call out and emergency work and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:
We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver
If you’re going to a part of our team, these should matter to you too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You’ll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you’ll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume!

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 02 March 2025.

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

Please note - whilst the selection process will be undertaken throughout February and March, appointment of the suitable candidate will not take place until early July 2025.

Need more info? Contact Kylie George, Recruitment Advisor at [email protected]

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.