Build your powerline career in South Australia with SA Power Networks
SA Power Networks is inviting experienced Powerline Workers to relocate to South Australia and continue their career with one of Australia's most respected electricity distributors.
Locations include
Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Clare, Seaford, Wingfield, Mount Barker and Elizabeth.
About the role
Powerline Workers play a critical role in maintaining and restoring SA Power Networks overhead and underground electricity distribution network, helping connect South Australians to a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy future.
Working as part of a field-based crew, you will deliver planned and reactive network works across metropolitan and regional environments. This includes fault response and restoration, maintenance activities, network upgrades, and emergency response work to help keep power flowing to homes, businesses, and communities across South Australia.
Why relocate to South Australia?
South Australia offers an outstanding lifestyle with a balance that's hard to beat, shorter commute times, affordable housing, and easy access to beautiful beaches, wine regions, and the outdoors.
Adelaide is widely recognised as Australia's festival capital, hosting a huge array of world-class events each year, including:
* Adelaide Fringe Festival (the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere)
* OzAsia Festival
* WOMADelaide
* Illuminate Adelaide
* A year-round calendar of food, wine, music and cultural festivals
The state is also home to world-class sporting events, including:
* Tour Down Under
* The iconic Adelaide Oval, internationally renowned for hosting international cricket, Rugby Union, soccer and AFL
Combined with strong regional communities, family-friendly living, and a relaxed pace of life, South Australia is a place where many people choose to build long-term careers and put down roots.
At SA Power Networks, you'll be part of a team where our values shape how we work every day. We keep everyone safe, collaborate with purpose, take the initiative, and rise to the challenge to deliver for our people, customers and communities.
We offer an environment that values safety above all, encourages new ideas, and supports you to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to South Australia.
You will also enjoy:
* Tailored support securing long‐term rental accommodation
* Work a 9‐day fortnight
* Modern trucks, state‐of‐the‐art EWPs, tools and equipment
* $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
* 13% employer superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
* 20 days annual leave and 10+ days personal leave
* 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
* Ability to purchase up to 20 additional days leave
* Paid parental and maternity leave
* Automatic income protection coverage
* Excellent depot culture and strong social connections
Starting base salary:
$101,494 AUD + additional allowances
About you
* Certificate III in ESI – Distribution Powerline or equivalent
* Current Full Driver's licence
* Electrical Workers Licence
* A minimum of 2 years post trade working experience
Safety is our highest priority — for our people, the public, and the communities we serve. A strong commitment to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement is essential in everything we do.
SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.
About us
SA Power Networks plays a vital role in South Australia, connecting homes, businesses and communities to a safe, reliable and efficient electricity network.
We're proud to be leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, working closely with communities across the state to achieve meaningful change.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With a collaborative culture, strong development pathways and a commitment to innovation, you'll be supported to grow your career while making a real impact, connecting South Australians to a better energy future, today.
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