Communications & Control Technician - Relocate to Townsville
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.
As the Communications and Control Engineering Officers in Gladstone and Townsville, you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses.
Competitive salary + 14.75% Super on a 9-day fortnight. Regular and remote travel across Queensland working in different locations throughout the year. Drive a strong Safety First culture by following and role-modelling best practices in the field.
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.
Benefits include:
- Work a 9-day fortnight with an RDO every second week
- Relocation support for families to any part of Gladstone and Townsville
- Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels
The opportunity: As a Communications and Control Technician based in Gladstone or Townsville, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, working on exciting projects with the latest technology.
Within the Secondary Systems team, your role will involve working throughout the state of Queensland, operating, maintaining and upgrading our transmission network.
You will have the prospect to work on a range of cutting-edge carrier grade telecommunications equipment and control systems that protect and operate the network, with industry leading transmission technical training and support.
The people you'll join: Based in Gladstone or Townsville, you will join our Field and Asset Management Team, working within Secondary Systems and report to our Section Team Leaders within the Field Delivery Group, you'll join a highly skilled team dedicated to the operation of Powerlink's high voltage substation network.
What you'll bring: You enjoy continual learning, working in a supportive and collaborative team environment, are highly accountable, take pride in providing a quality service and have a keen interest in working on technologically advanced systems.
Required skills and experience:
- Maintenance, testing and commissioning of multiplexer systems (PDH, SDH, and DWDM), MPLS-TP, fibre optic, and microwave radio
- Testing and commissioning of associated Control and SCADA systems
- Electronics and Communications or Electrical Trade Certificate
- Associate degree or Advanced diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- Restricted Electrical Licence
Powerlink is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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.
Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.
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📌 Communications & Control Technician - Relocate to Townsville
🏢 Powerlink
📍 Australia