Development Engineering Officer - Virginia, Australia - Powerlink Queensland

    Powerlink Queensland
    Powerlink Queensland Virginia, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent - Full time
    Description

    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.

    Life at Powerlink

    As the Development Engineering Officer, you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

  • Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
  • Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
  • Competitive remuneration package % superannuation.
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay
  • Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.

    • Find a career that matters and lasts

    As a Development Engineering Officer, based in Brisbane you will form an integral part of our Secondary Systems team. Reporting to the Secondary Systems Section Leader you work with highly skilled and supportive tradespersons to develop the core competencies required of a qualified Engineering Officer in the Secondary Systems Group.

    You will progress towards completing an Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering field coupled with your current or completion of your trade certificate while supported by the business to align with expectations of the group.

    The community you will join

    Within the Secondary Systems team you will be presented with pathways that exist for both Secondary systems field teams within both Protection and Metering, and Communications and Control.

    As you learn key field-based skills, across Queensland, you will carry out maintenance and project, test and commissioning works for all Secondary Systems assets in a HV substation environment.

    Most of all, you will enter a supportive and collaborative working environment that embraces development and values diversity and inclusion.

    Your expertise

    Essential


    • Relevant Electrical/Communications Trade Certificate and/or


    • Associate Degree/Advanced Diploma in relevant Engineering field or lessor qualification with extensive relevant experience

    Demonstrated ability to learn skills and knowledge of Secondary Systems in a field environment.


    • Demonstrated ability to apply Safety and Environmental Management principles, to ensure all work is completed safely and is environmentally compliant.


    • Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment, in high voltage substations.

    Be the start of every possibility

    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 April Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

    There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

  • A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
  • Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
  • People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you'll be proud to work with.

    • Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

    At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns. 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.