Network Access Specialist

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 Network Access Specialist 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. 

• Competitive remuneration package + 14.75% superannuation.
• Provide technical support for accessing Powerlink Networks, ensuring compliance with policies and National Electricity Rules.
• Coordinate projects, develop training, and validate customer Switching Sheets for planned outages and maintenance.

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

The opportunity:

As a Network Access Specialist, your main responsibility is to provide technical support for accessing Powerlink Networks, including Transmission Primary, Secondary, and Telecommunication Networks. You'll prepare, check, and authorise switching sheets, coordinate projects, and develop training and documentation. Your goal is to ensure safe access to or work near Powerlink Networks, adhering to timeframes, budgets, compliance, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will write, check, authorise, and distribute "Switching Sheets" for planned and unplanned maintenance, repairs, and project work, ensuring compliance with policies, guidelines, procedures, instructions, and National Electricity Rules.
• You will validate customer Switching Sheets to ensure adherence to Powerlink, NER, and stakeholder requirements during planned outages.
• You will provide technical support for Network Access by updating policies and procedures, coordinating projects, and maintaining relevant data to minimise network downtime and ensure 24x7 operation of the Powerlink Transmission Network.
• You will monitor and maintain the HV Index to ensure compliance with Australian Standards, Engineering Quality Assurance policies and procedures, Circuitry Standards, and Powerlink Engineering Standards.
• You will liaise with other Powerlink groups, operators, generators, customers, and maintenance service providers to consider their interests in matters where HV transmission outages impact their areas of jurisdiction, assets, workplace resources, supply quantity and reliability, and production levels.
• You will participate in the development of operational staff training and outage documentation to ensure continuous improvement of practices and procedures.
• You will engage in staff development programs to maintain and update your skills and competencies.

It's an exciting time to join as we connect more renewables to the network and introduce new technology, including a new Advanced Energy Management System and outage management system. These advancements will significantly improve Powerlink's operations and address the complexities of integrating more renewables.

The people you'll join:

Based in Brisbane, you'll report to the Power System Operations Team Leader and become part of an established team. This team includes System Controllers, Senior Network Access Specialists, and a Network Access Data Steward, all dedicated to ensuring safe and timely access to Powerlink's network.

What you'll bring:

• Advanced Diploma (AQF6) in Electrical Engineering or, a lesser electrical qualification coupled with significant experience in HV transmission network environments

We’d also love you to have:

• High Voltage accreditations such as Outage Coordinator, Switching Sheet (Operating Instructions) Writer/Checker and/or Field Switching and Access roles
• Knowledge of Safe Access to High Voltage Electrical Apparatus for the purpose of preparing, writing, checking and authorising network access works packages. 
• Understanding of National Electricity Rules, the Electricity Act and Regulations, and other relevant legislation. 
• Proven experience working with transmission networks, its elements and protection schemes. 
• Demonstrated ability to take action to meet deadlines and changes in priorities. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to complex technical HV access challenges with a quality focus, whilst applying careful attention to detail to ensure conformance, safety, and optimisation of network access services. 
• Demonstrated technical expertise to ensure the safety and security of our people and power system
• Professional values around teamwork, accountability, safety and customer focus
• Ability to embrace change and innovation, to support the transition to a new energy future and network.

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 16th of 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 Elliot Price Tripcony Elliot.pricetripcony@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. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

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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