Senior Asset Risk & Compliance Engineer
Virginia, QLD, AU
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 the Senior Asset Risk and Compliance Engineer, 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 Salary starting from $226,136 + 14.75% Super – (10-day fortnight)
- Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
- Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations
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:
- Career development
- Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
- Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
- Inclusive workplace facilities
- Relocation assistance
The opportunity:
As the Senior Asset Risk and Compliance Engineer, you will support the Asset Risk and Compliance Team by providing expert technical direction, guidance and advice on all issues relating to state-wide asset risk and compliance obligations. In this role, you will ensure the identification of asset risks and processes to control, prevent, mitigate or eliminate unacceptable risks and ensure all risks are effectively managed.
Specifically, you will:
- Provide professional advice and support to the Asset Risk and Compliance team to manage operational asset risks and compliance requirements to ensure Field & Asset Management (FAM), Maintenance Service Providers (MSP) and Powerlink complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices in managing asset risks and compliance
- Lead operational asset risk and compliance team activities for all regulatory risk and compliance reporting, including metering data and metering equipment to ensure regulatory compliance obligations are met and corrective asset mitigations are managed and reported.
- Provide professional advice and support for metering data management and billing activities to improve asset data analytics for regulatory reporting and billing requirements ensuring metering data reliability and compliance
- Provide competent and cost-effective technical support to field teams and customers in other groups, Powerlink Divisions and other MSPs to ensure the reliable management of operational risks of the transmission network.
The people you'll join:
Located in Brisbane, you will report to the Principal Engineer Asset Risk & Compliance, forming part of the broader Operational Engineering division. This role is designed to be a pillar of support for the Asset Risk and Compliance Team, offering expert technical direction, guidance, and advice on a broad spectrum of issues related to asset risk and statewide compliance obligations.
What you'll bring:
Your expertise:
- Degree level qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
You will enjoy identifying asset risks and establishing effective processes to control, mitigate, or eliminate any unacceptable risks, ensuring comprehensive risk management.
With a focus on HV transmission assets, you will have demonstrated knowledge in the design, maintenance, and construction stages. You will also possess the ability to provide technical leadership and have a working knowledge of HV Electrical Engineering, Protection System Engineering, and Power Systems.
Your understanding around the implications of the National Electricity Rules (NER) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on business practices will be crucial, as is your knowledge of relevant legislative requirements such as the Electricity Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Environmental Protection Act. Practical application of this knowledge in office, on-site, and construction activities is expected.
Naturally, you will demonstrate the ability to monitor and role-model safety strategies, policies, and practices, showing personal engagement with safety by proactively identifying areas of risk and implementing mitigation strategies. You will also enjoy applying your knowledge of transmission plant, equipment, associated systems, and field work requirements to manage and mitigate risks, ensuring the delivery of outcomes while monitoring progress.
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 Thursday 21st Aug 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Recruiter Gemma Barber at gemma.barber@powerlink.com.au
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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging
As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.