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Transmission Linesperson/Live Line Linesperson

Energy Queensland
Geebung, QLD
A$124,000 p/a + 14.75% Super (9-day)
Trades & Services → Electricians
Full-time
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


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 Transmission Linesperson or Live Line Linesperson, you will be part of the Operations Substation Transmission teambased at Geebung 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:

The Transmission Linesperson/Live Line Linesperson is responsible for the completion of overhead maintenance and construction tasks using Transmission Lines skills. Tasks include a high level of manual activity, data capture and fault diagnosis, while working at heights to ensure the integrity of electricity supply in Queensland. Your duties will be performed in line with your skills, experience and accreditation including live-line and barehand work. You will be responsible for the care and safe use of assigned vehicles/plant, tools/equipment and hazardous substances to ensure successful completion of allocated tasks.

The remuneration for your new role starts from $124,243 per annum + 14.75% superannuation plus applicable allowances for a 9-day fortnight.

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:

  • Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.
  • Personalised professional development: Invest in your career through learning opportunities in technical and business disciplines, exposing you to current, emerging and future technologies and best practice.
  • Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

What you’ll bring:

You will have well-developed interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with team members and external customers. In addition, and critical to your success in the role is your:

Essential:

  • Qld Electrical licence as a Linesperson or Live Line Linesperson.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain relevant QLD Drivers, High Risk Work Licence, and Rigger’s licence.
  • Current ‘C’ class open Drivers Licence is essential.
  • Ability to travel extensively to undertake work.
  • Availability for call out and emergency work.
  • The position will be required to work in exposed conditions, confined spaces and at heights.

Desirable:

  • Authorisation of a Live Line Linesperson to the appropriate level.
  • Experience as Transmission linesperson on transmission systems and an ability to work within a live line team (Distribution experience will be considered).
  • Knowledge and ability to coordinate overhead/underground construction, operation and maintenance, and associated activities with demonstrated relevant industry experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to ensuring compliance with Workplace Health & Safety.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and provide guidance and instruction to others.
  • Knowledge of construction task management with demonstrated communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to gain/hold certification as bare hand live linesperson.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

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

Why Energy Queensland?

There’s a lot to look forward to when you work with us. 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 15th June 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Need more info? Contact Conor Mitchell, 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.


About Energy Queensland

Kilkivan, QLD, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy
5001-10000 employees

Energy Queensland is Australia’s largest, wholly government-owned electricity company.

We service customers and communities through our distribution businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network, our regional Queensland retailer Ergon Energy Retail, and our integrated energy solutions provider Yurika.

With more than 9,300 employees, we energise Queensland communities right across the state and, through Yurika’s services, increasingly to a growing national footprint.

As we invest in new technologies, strengthen our future capabilities and evolve our workforce, we’re excited and committed to supporting the renewable energy transition

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