Telecomms Project Commissioning Manager

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A career that matters and lasts

As the Telecommunications Project Commissioning Manager, 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.  

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.

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• 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

The opportunity:

The Telecommunications Project Commissioning Manager position is designed to provide expertise in testing and commissioning telecommunications and data networks for Powerlink projects. 

The Telecoms Project Commissioning Manager is responsible for commissioning individual projects, both regulated and non-regulated, and works as part of various project teams under the leadership of the assigned Project Manager. 

Some of the key responsibilities include managing all Telecommunications related testing and commissioning activities for high voltage substations and transmission lines across Queensland, ensuring safety and efficiency. This involves coordinating with Project Managers, Designers, Operations, Field Staff, and other divisions. The Telecoms Project Commissioning manager also develops Commissioning Staging Plans to be integrated into the overall Project Staging Plan.

Additionally, the Telecoms Project Commissioning Manager creates documentation outlining the scope of commissioning works, including a list of all equipment to be tested and commissioned.  The role also involves managing and validating the telecommunications and data network-specific portions of testing and pre-commissioning components of contracts.

The Telecoms Project Commissioning Manager contributes to the Project Manager’s Outage Management Plan to ensure all commissioning requirements are included and managed effectively regarding safety and efficiency.

Finally, the Telecoms Project Commissioning Manager prepares Commissioning Test Plans to ensure all Telecommunications equipment is fit for its intended purpose prior to energisation.

The people you'll join:

Based in Brisbane, you will join our Delivery and Commissioning group within the Infrastructure Delivery division, reporting directly to the Team Leader Telecommunications Commissioning.

What you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Telecommunications/Electronic/Data Networks/Electrical Engineering (B. Eng or equivalent recognised by IEAust);or
•  Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) of Telecommunications/Electronic/Data Networks/Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor of Technology (Telecommunications/Electronic/Data Networks/Electrical) or equivalent, combined with relevant applied industry experience.  
• Experience of testing, commissioning and integrating Telecommunications and Data Networks equipment
• Experience in planning and organising detailed engineering projects. 
• Experience and capability in the effective application of safe systems of work in a Project setting resulting in safe outcomes and / or performance improvement.
• Ability to understand all aspects of substation design at a high level
• Ability to understand and apply the engineering concepts of Secondary Systems

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 18th May, 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 Gemma Barber at gemma.barber@powerlink.com.au
 

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