Team Leader Transmission Line Electrical Design

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 the Team Leader Transmission Line Electrical Design, 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. 

• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
• Robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels, including Women in Leadership programs.
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay  
• Hybrid, family-friendly flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.

Find a career that matters and lasts

As the Team Leader Transmission Line Electrical Design, you'll provide line design services for Powerlink through both internal and external design resources, and in accordance with our policies, procedures and requirements. You'll also:

• Have the ability to monitor and ensure consistent implementation of transmission line design standards and specifications for both internal and outsourced designs. 
• Lead and develop professional design staff who provide expert design support services to large infrastructure projects in electricity transmission.
• Undertake complex problem-solving to achieve optimal design outcomes for our projects.
• Developing team members' knowledge and skills through supervision, review, coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Undertake resource planning, work allocation, and coordination of both internal and outsourced resources to ensure timely design delivery.

The community you will join

As part of our Design Solutions group, you'll join a team of professionals dedicated to the delivery excellence in Transmission Lines design.  Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

You'll find ample opportunities to exchange ideas, share insights, and collectively solve complex challenges with your team. Our culture fosters mentorship and continuous learning, ensuring that every team member has the support and resources they need to excel in their role.

Your expertise

• You'll have a Bachelor of Engineering and be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), or have the ability to register for it.
• You'll have knowledge and understanding of transmission line electrical design, and the construction and maintenance practices of lines.
• You'll have proven capability with effective leadership of a technical team. 

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 Sunday 26th May 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.

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