Senior Electrical Safety Professional
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 a Senior Electrical Safety Professional, 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.
- Competitive Salary starting from $200,877 + 14.75% super (working 10 days)
- Provide trusted electrical safety advice across the business
- Influence enterprise-wide electrical safety outcomes with strong operational insight
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
- 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
- Health & wellbeing programs
- Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
The opportunity:
As a Senior Electrical Safety Professional, you’ll provide subject matter expert advice and leadership to ensure Powerlink meets its electrical safety regulatory, contractual and governance obligations, while driving continuous improvement in electrical safety governance and risk management across the business.
You will develop, review and maintain electrical safety standards, guidelines and tools aligned with industry best practice. You’ll deliver high quality electrical safety insights, reporting and analysis to support informed decision making, and lead or support assurance activities to assess compliance with the electrical safety management system.
You’ll expertly coach, mentor and advise leaders, employees, contractors and external stakeholders on effective electrical safety practices, working closely with subject matter electrical engineering experts across the organisation to strengthen electrical safety risk management. You’ll also support the investigation and management of electrical safety events and regulatory notifications, while building strong industry relationships to positively influence electrical safety practices and outcomes.
The people you'll join:
Based in Virginia and reporting to the Manager, Electrical Safety, you will join Powerlink’s Electrical Safety Team within the broader Health and Safety Group. The team plays a key role in the effective management of electrical safety, delivering meaningful outcomes for customers and contributing to enterprise- wide initiatives, while maintaining a strong connection to frontline operations.
The team operates in a collaborative and supportive environment that values transparency, continuous learning, and inclusive working relationships. Open information sharing is central to the way the team works, enabling collective problem solving and supporting the achievement of the best possible outcomes.
What you'll bring:
You’ll be a trusted electrical safety professional with extensive experience in and a strong understanding of electrical safety legislation, standards and industry best practice.
You’ll bring sound judgement and practical expertise, enabling you to provide clear, risk-based advice in a complex, regulated operating environment among a diverse stakeholder group.
You’ll be skilled in developing, implementing and assuring electrical safety systems, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and translate insights into meaningful improvements.
Equally, you are an effective influencer and coach, able to build trust, influence and lead change and work collaboratively with leaders, employees, contractors and subject matter experts across the business.
Through your proactive mindset and strong industry engagement, you’ll contribute to continuous improvement in electrical safety performance and outcomes.
Essential qualifications:
- Queensland Electrical Work Licence
- Degree level qualification in Workplace Health and Safety, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Risk Management or similar, or extensive demonstrated experience in a high voltage electrical environment.
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 12th March 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 Kate.Bossennec@powerlink.com.au
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