Community and Social Performance Support Officer

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 the Community and Social Performance Support Officer, 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.  

⦁    Permanent, full-time position
⦁    Support meaningful community outcomes across major energy projects in Queensland.

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.

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 secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As the Community and Social Performance Support Officer, you’ll play an important role in helping Powerlink deliver strong and consistent community and social outcomes. Working closely with the CSP leadership team, you’ll support planning, coordination, and reporting activities that keep the team running effectively. You’ll contribute to the maintenance of strategies, systems, and tools that guide our approach to community and social performance.

Your day-to-day work will include helping to coordinate community and social performance programs of work, scheduling internal and external interactions, drafting communications and briefing materials, managing stakeholder databases, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You’ll be a key link between the CSP team, other divisions, and external stakeholders—both in the office and out in the field—helping to align efforts and ensure a consistent, community-focused approach across Powerlink’s operations.

With a proactive mindset and a strong attention to detail, you’ll be a go-to person for coordination and support, and a champion for community and social performance perspectives within the business.

The people you'll join:

As part of our wider Community and Delivery Services group, you’ll join a passionate and collaborative Community and Social Performance team that values inclusion, integrity, and meaningful engagement. We work across a diverse range of communities—urban, regional, and remote—building relationships and ensuring local voices are heard in the development and operation of critical infrastructure. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals who are committed to learning, sharing knowledge, and creating lasting positive impacts for Queensland’s people, places, and environment.

What you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or related discipline, or lesser qualification if coupled with significant experience within an administration or customer service environment.
• Experience supporting projects or teams in a fast-paced environment, ideally within infrastructure or government sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• High-level organisational and data management skills, including MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.

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 Wednesday 18th June 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 at kim.pigg@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. 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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