Outage Management Specialist

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As an Outage Management Specialist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
• Access to onsite gym facility 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay  
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• 14.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

Find a career that matters and lasts

As an Outage Management Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of shaping a sustainable energy future. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with Operations Outage Engineers to deliver a seamless schedule of reservations with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Your mission will be to foster strong customer relationships and maintain a solutions-focused mindset, all while ensuring minimal impact on connected customers and the National Electricity Market (NEM).

You'll engage with a diverse array of stakeholders, including traditional and renewable generators, large-scale mining and manufacturing companies, electricity distributors, and Powerlink’s internal teams. Your efforts will facilitate an annual work program worth over $2 billion, driving the energy transition forward. By coordinating access to Powerlink’s electricity transmission network and its supporting systems, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the energy grid.

This role offers you the autonomy to make impactful decisions and the opportunity to negotiate with various stakeholders, assess outage impacts, and manage key relationships. You'll ensure regulatory compliance, find innovative solutions to unexpected challenges, and leverage your technical expertise to make informed decisions.
 

The community you will join

Based in Brisbane, Gladstone, or Townsville, you'll report to the Outage Management and Operational Customer Relations Team Lead and become an integral part of a dedicated team of ten, including Senior and Outage Management Specialists. This cohesive team thrives on collaboration and mutual support, working closely together to achieve their goals. You'll find a professional environment where everyone's contributions are valued, and teamwork is paramount. Whether you're brainstorming solutions, coordinating schedules, or celebrating successes, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate and committed as you are.

Your expertise

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Electrical Trades or Electrical Engineering
   

We’d also love you to have:

• Considerable experience working within the operation and maintenance of electrical power transmission or distribution systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes utilising operational and technical knowledge. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of power system operations, able to describe power system behaviour, physical transmission elements and the characteristics of the individual elements. 
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical and organisational information in order to make informed decisions and/or provide informed advice. 
• Basic understanding of the NEM with the ability to conceptualise potential NEM outcomes as consequence of transmission influence. 
• Knowledge of electrical safety policy, procedures and legislation.

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 9th October 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.