Design Manager

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 industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As a Design Manager, you’ll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Join our Design Solutions team in this permanent full-time position
• Virginia, Brisbane based

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 a Design Manager, you’ll lead the coordination and delivery of all technical design activities across Powerlink’s high-voltage network projects. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle—managing internal and external design resources, ensuring design outputs are safe, compliant, on budget and aligned across disciplines including substations, transmission lines, secondary systems, and telecommunications.

This is a central role that sees you collaborating closely with project delivery teams, stakeholders and contractors. You’ll facilitate Safety in Design (SiD) workshops, own and manage design change processes, and act as the key technical design contact throughout project delivery. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement, support strategic design decisions, and mentor others within the design function.

The people you'll join:

As part of our Design Management team within the Delivery & Technical Solutions Division, you’ll join a collaborative, technically driven group committed to excellence in project delivery. The team is central to Powerlink’s mission—bringing together design specialists and project professionals who share a passion for safe, integrated and forward-thinking design solutions. You’ll be supported by a culture that values knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement and teamwork, all while contributing to major projects that are shaping Queensland’s energy future.

What you'll bring:

With a strong foundation in your technical discipline, you’ll bring a deep understanding of design integration across multidisciplinary teams and thrive in complex project environments. You'll have:

• Degree qualification in Engineering or lesser qualification with extensive knowledge and experience in design of  high voltage substations, transmission lines and/or telecommunications technologies
• Strong experience delivering complex design solutions across large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage competing priorities, and drive design integration.
• Familiarity with Safety in Design principles, risk management, and relevant technical standards (AS, IEC, IEEE).
• Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of tools and systems such as SAP, MS Project, and document control platforms.

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 6th July 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.

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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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