It’s about making all those little moments in life possible, then connecting them together to create something bigger. Something that matters. Something that lasts.
It’s about every light turned on. Every conversation started. Every experience shared and every relationship built. It’s every goal accomplished and every lesson learned.
It’s every community connected and every future made possible.
The same goes for your career with us.
It’s your opportunity to connect, achieve and grow. Here, you’ll build a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders and 253, 000 businesses to a world-class, clean energy future. You’ll help find clever solutions to interesting problems, as you grow your skills and your impact every day. And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know.
Together, we’re connecting Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future.
We know it takes time to apply for a new role, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to join our team. Take a look at the steps in our recruitment process to ensure we are the right fit for you.
Every role is different, so while the steps and timelines may vary, one thing remains the same: we can't wait to meet you! And of course, we are always available if you have any questions.
STEP 1
Submit your application or expression of interest on our Current Vacancies page.
STEP 2
We’ll review your application and select suitable candidates for interviews. Any unsuccessful applicants will be contacted.
STEP 3
If selected, we’ll invite you to an interview or assessment centre so that you can learn more about the role and see whether it’s a good fit for you.
STEP 4
Interviews are conducted by the Hiring Manager. Some roles may require second interviews and/or assessments, such as aptitude or psychometric testing.
STEP 5
The successful applicant will receive an offer. We understand the time it takes to apply and interview, so we respond to all applicants.
STEP 6
Welcome aboard! If you’d like to see what your future team is up to, you can follow us on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Our Graduates Engineers start on $116, 766 + 14.75% Super for a 9-day fortnight. On occasion, some Graduate Engineers may work a 10-day fortnight, and can expect a starting base salary of $142, 714 + 14.75% Super.
With a diverse range of development opportunities, you’ll have the opportunity to unleash your potential and explore every possibility, because at Powerlink, it all starts with you.
Some of our learning and development opportunities include:
At Powerlink, we believe that every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance. We understand that flexibility means different things to different people, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Given the variety of roles, work requirements, and business needs we have at Powerlink, we strive to provide a variety of flexible working options to accommodate individual preferences and circumstances.
Most roles at Powerlink are covered by our Working at Powerlink Union Collective Agreement, which includes a 9-day fortnight as the default work schedule. We also offer a range of flexible working options tailored to suit specific roles, including varied start and finish times, compressed work hours, part-time work, time-off-in-lieu, and job-sharing.
Additionally, we provide hybrid-working arrangements that allow employees to work from different locations, such as their home, the Powerlink head office, hot-desking, shared/co-working spaces, other Powerlink sites, or a combination of these. If you have specific needs or preferences, please ask us about the flexible working options available for your role.
We support employees with parental leave responsibilities by providing up to 14 weeks of paid parental, adoption, or surrogacy leave, with the option to extend this by an additional 4 weeks through our other flexible leave options under our enterprise agreements. Superannuation contributions are made on both unpaid and paid parental leave up to the maximum of 52 weeks.
We also offer a diverse range of other leave including paid volunteer leave, paid study leave, compassionate leave, additional leave purchasing, and leave without pay for long-term study or career breaks.
Additionally paid special leave is available for Powerlink employees for such things as reproductive leave, menstruation leave, gender affirmation leave, domestic violence leave, and mental health leave.
Our leave entitlements also include cultural leave for sorry business/sad news and National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) leave.
We’re unwavering in our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people.
Recognising that our employees are our most valuable asset, we take proactive measures to ensure that their physical and mental health is a top priority.
From providing access to wellness programs and initiatives to fostering a culture of psychological safety and support, Powerlink goes the extra mile to create an environment where employees can thrive.
This commitment extends beyond the workplace, demonstrating our dedication to the overall welfare of our team members, their families, and the Queensland communities we serve.
We want our people to feel connected to each other and the great work we do in delivering Queensland’s clean energy future.
Through our Pitch In program, Powerlink employees are able to take a day of volunteer leave each year to support a charity that’s meaningful to them.
Powerlink also delivers local community and environmental partnership programs to provide positive environmental outcomes, long-term community improvements and generate lasting mutually beneficial relationships.
We support a number of community engagement activities where our people are invited to participate. This includes activities like tree planting initiatives, environmental support projects, council greening partnerships and also volunteering with community organisations in providing services and support.
We offer free parking at Gladstone, Townsville and Virginia sites and access to electric charging stations at Virginia.
Our Virginia site offers on-site showers, lockers and bike facilities for your end of trip needs.
Virginia also offers two retreat/prayer rooms with Wudu facilities, dedicated parent rooms and quiet rooms for individual work.