Your Future is Energy Queensland

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond.

Here, you’ll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

Join us as an Operational Technology (OT) Software Engineer and amplify your impact. This is a permanent opportunity, and will be based at one of our major offices with Toowoomba or Brisbane as preference due to team presence.

Your Opportunity

You’ll be joining our Engineering team and work within our Grid Control department. They are responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of solutions, standards, lifecycle management, and day-to-day operation of EQL’s HV and LV intelligent grid control applications.

As our OT Software Engineer, you will contribute to Queensland’s transition to renewable energy by designing, developing, and supporting the software associated with the operation and configuration of EQL’s Distribution Management System (DMS) and ancillary systems.

This role is on the cutting edge of supporting the deployment of new technologies, systems, and operating philosophies into the electricity network. Here, your judgment and technical expertise has real-world impact. If you enjoy the accountability and responsibility that comes with helping to keep the lights on, this is the place for you.

Day to day, you will:

• Engage in the ongoing development, maintenance, and support of in-house applications and systems.
• Develop and implement technical solutions to resolve issues or provide enhancements to the functionality of the DMS and ancillary systems.
• Offer specialist software engineering and technology advice to strategic and operational workgroups to ensure safe, reliable, and grid solutions, producing project and system documentation for control system projects.

The hands on nature of the role includes an on-call component to support the 24/7 nature of our network. This is a rotating roster, where you will be required to support if/when required. You will be compensated for your time, and will only be put in the roster once you are confident and capable to do so.

With either a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $158,595 for 9 days and $179,213 for 10 days + 14.75% superannuation.

What’s On Offer?

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

• Need wheels: Novated lease options for personal use.
• Flexibility that works: Flexible working arrangements, including up to 50% work-from-home options for applicable roles.
• Personalised professional development: Opportunities to invest in technical and business disciplines, exposing your career to current, emerging and future technologies and best practice.

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

What You’ll Bring

You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering that meets the qualification requirements of the Washington Accord, and/or a Degree in Information Technology, Computing, or a related discipline.

When it comes to your technical knowledge, skills, and ability, you have:

• Knowledge and experience in Operational Technology environments such as water, wastewater, and electricity grid systems.
• Experience in IT systems analysis and Linux server maintenance.
• Technical knowledge in developing and maintaining highly integrated, real-time, secure grid software applications operating within a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in large IT systems integration, including interfacing technologies, IT systems networking, virtualisation technologies, and scripting languages.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in one (or more) of the following technologies: C#, ANSI C, C++, or Python. Knowledge of Oracle databases would be advantageous.

Soft skills include:

• A high level of well-developed communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• You are both technical, creative and innovative in your problem solving and can proactively drive positive business outcomes to resolve technical problems.

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?

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you’re advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland’s renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

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

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, submit your application to include your:

• Current resume outlining your career to date
• Cover letter detailing your experience, suitability, and motivation for the role

Applications will close at 11:30pm on Sunday 29th June, 2025. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

Need additional information? Contact:

• Lauren Gormley-Blears | Recruitment Advisor | [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.