Administration Trainee - 12-month business traineeship program

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.

A career that matters and lasts

As an Administration Trainee, 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.

• Traineeship wages from $27,154.40* for school leavers to $47,000* for adults (Year 12 + 5 years)  
  *subject to increase mid-June 2025
• Start your administrative career with a Government Corporation!
• 9-day fortnight with other great Employee Benefits
• Onsite cafeteria offering food at subsidised prices
• Access to onsite gym facility 

The opportunity:

Starting in Reception for the first three months, you'll be meeting and greeting visitors, providing security access cards, scheduling transport, answering phones and providing customer service to all the visitors that come to Powerlink. This could include members of Government, company representatives, members of the public or new employees!
 
You will also spend some time in the Mail Room, liaising with couriers, supporting with mail distribution, archiving and advising employees of their deliveries. Part of your traineeship will be spent in Admin teams throughout the business where you will also be trained in Financial Administration, Travel Bookings, Uniform & Stationary Ordering, Catering and assisting with functions and events throughout the year.

The people you'll join:

You will report to the Team Leader of Administration and Corporate Services in the Communications, Customer, and Engagement team. Joining a large team of administrators supporting the Powerlink business, you’ll work a 9-day fortnight from 8:15 AM to 5:05 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break each day. Enjoy plenty of free onsite parking or a convenient walk from Virginia Train Station!

Your expertise:

We're looking for a warm, friendly and organised self-starter who's a good team-player and who loves providing great customer service. You'll have good time management, great people skills, and be motivated by helping others. You'll have finished Year 12, with a pass in English and Math and have an interest in working in a corporate or administrative environment.

While you won't need any administration experience, you will need to have a passion for learning and acquiring new skills and be open to feedback. Some days will be varied, some days may feel repetitive - we're looking for somebody who want's long-term development and appreciates the opportunities available to them once they finish!

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 June 15th, 2025. 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 Kim on kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au. 

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

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants. 

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