What's On Offer
* Competitive Wage: $70.59 per hour + super
* Travel Requirements: Key projects based in Rockhampton with plans to expand into additional regions (regional and interstate locations)
* FIFO from Brisbane: 10 days on / 4 days off, 10hr day (including 30‐min paid break). Flights and access to a tool‐of‐trade vehicle provided. Accommodation and meals are self‐managed via LAHA.
* Working Hours: 6:30am – 4:30pm
* Unlock genuine opportunities for leadership advancement
* Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
* Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About The Role
You will support construction delivery for renewable energy projects nationwide, including greenfield and brownfield works on substations, switching stations, BESS installations, and related infrastructure. You will work across major infrastructure sites, balancing stability and variety, supported by competitive allowances and hands‐on support.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and manage subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
* Execute High‐Voltage Primary equipment installations such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and capacitor banks
* Assist in foundational tasks such as erecting steel structures and installing underground services
* Test and commission installed equipment
About You
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar position
* Proven subcontractor management capabilityAbility to work effectively within a small team (approx. 14–15 personnel)
* Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket
* Working at Heights ticket
* Valid QLD Electrical licence
* Construction White Card
About The Project
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm is a 38‐turbine, 228‐megawatt onshore wind farm, located 40km southwest of Rockhampton in Queensland. Ventia's energy networks and renewable teams will support Powerlink on the delivery of grid connection assets that will help generate enough clean energy for more than 85,000 QLD homes. Our team will design and construct a new 275kV switching station that will facilitate the transfer of electricity generated by the wind farm to the Queensland transmission network.
Diversity & Inclusion
Ventia is committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
Position Reference Number: 166117
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