Team Leader Construction (Electrical)

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

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

If you have safety at heart and are an experienced leader of subject matter experts in the planning and execution of High voltage electrical construction activities this would be a perfect opportunity to expand your career!

We have a permanent career opportunity for you to lead a dedicated team of construction specialists in a highly respected transmission utility and contribute significantly to the delivery of safe and efficient site construction activities.

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.

A career that matters and lasts

As our Team Leader Construction - Electrical you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $185,000 plus 14.75% Super
• Help us deliver our electrical construction activities safely and efficiently
• Lead a team of construction specialists with a leader in the energy industry

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

The opportunity:

In this important Team Leader Construction role with an electrical focus, you will quickly have to establish yourself as the leader of a team of construction specialists providing electrical construction advice to support successful planning, execution and commissioning of Powerlink Infrastructure projects.

You will lead the team in providing technical guidance for electrical construction activities and the inspection of electrical infrastructure works.

You will confirm quality assurance and ensure compliance with Powerlink’s construction- and project delivery standards.

The people you'll join:

Based in our Virginia corporate office you will be leading a team of Electrical Construction Advisors as part of our Construction Delivery teams. Your role will be supporting our overall safe and efficient delivery of electrical construction works for our high voltage transmission projects.

What you'll bring:

Ideally you are highly experienced in managing and leading technical teams involved in the delivery of power, energy or renewable infrastructure projects.
 

You have a proven track record in successfully overseeing the performance of contractors and related service providers to ensure they deliver according to their contractual obligations. 
 

Safety is a critical value for you, you insist on the effective application of safe systems of work, resulting in safe outcomes and/or performance improvement ideally related to high voltage power systems.
 

You have a relevant degree level qualification in Engineering or Business, or other relevant trade qualifications supported by significant construction or heavy industry experience.
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

Find your possibility today:

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 Sunday, 24th November, 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

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