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.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Competitive Salary starting from $194,088 (10 day fortnight)
• Available to you is the option to work a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week

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.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As the Cyber Security Specialist for our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) project, you will play a crucial role in managing Operational Technology (OT) cyber security risks, providing situational awareness, responding to security incidents, and ensuring conformance to industry standards. You'll be a key player in ensuring the high availability of our AEMS and other critical operational technology environments.

What You'll Do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Provide expert cyber security advice to achieve business outcomes
• Respond to cyber security incidents under the guidance of the Team Leader
• Support OT teams in determining the security requirements for application and infrastructure technologies
• Manage system and application patching, firmware management, and perform risk and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure adherence to the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) legislative requirements

The people you'll join:

Are you ready to be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of energy network management? Powerlink is embarking on the delivery of our new Advanced Energy Management System – this project will lay the foundations for Powerlink to become the renewable grid of the future. 

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that will streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

What you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering or IT
• Cyber security accreditations (i.e CISSP, CCNA or GIAC)
• ITIL certification is desirable

You will have proven experience in applying cybersecurity knowledge to an OT environment. You will be highly analytical and be able to undertake in-depth threat analysis, static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and network forensics.

You can resolve cyber security incidents promptly and effectively, and have hands-on experience with IP networking cyber security tools such as Next Generation Firewalls, Network IDS/IPS, and network traffic-based anomaly systems.

Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as AESCSF, ISA/IEC 62443, or NIST SP 800-82 is also required.

You will thrive in stakeholder management and be a Cyber Security ambassador for the organisation.

Find your possibility today:

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 Sunday 23rd of March 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Nix at nix.lapham@powerlink.com.au

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Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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 must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants. 

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.

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. 

A career that matters and lasts:

As the Manager, Network & Alternate Solutions you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

- Competitive Salary starting from $330,000 including superannuation 

- Lead the development of projects to deliver future network infrastructure

- Drive the uplift of systems & processes to ensure good governance

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.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options

• Career development

• Health & wellbeing programs 

• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing) 

• Inclusive workplace facilities

• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Manager, Network & Alternate Solutions you’ll lead the development and analysis of options for delivering Powerlink’s required future network infrastructure in line with the company’s portfolio program. You will be responsible for managing the assessment and governance of infrastructure-related projects, including both CAPEX and OPEX. You will strategically progress options through scoping, analysis, and approval stages while ensuring effective sponsorship and governance throughout the execution phase of the selected solution. You will also own and set the regulated capex and operating project program and budgets for the business. 

You’ll lead a team of professionals to ensure structured project planning, covering scheduling, resourcing, communication and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. This will include leading the consultation processes required for the Regulatory Investment Test for Transmission (RIT-T) and Priority Transmission Investment processes, in accordance with the National Electricity Rules.

The team’s collective efforts will be aligned directly with broader organisational objectives. You’ll be accountable for ensuring appropriate project sponsorship and governance systems are in place, resulting in quality solutions with a balance between reliability and cost.

Working within a rapidly evolving environment, this role brings enormous opportunity to transform and uplift systems and processes enabling effective coordination and governance of the overall program of works, encompassing a cycle of continuous improvement. 

The people you’ll join: 

Based in Virginia, you will work within the Network and Business Development division, reporting directly into the General Manager Network Portfolio. 

The Network Portfolio team oversees the development and optimisation of Powerlink's network investment plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The team collaborates across the organisation to create actionable strategies, communicate plans, and support key systems.

In an environment where the mix of electricity generation is changing and network load is increasing, this function plays a key role of developing, optimising and then executing these plans.

What you’ll bring:

You will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or have a lesser qualification coupled with significant energy experience in coordinating asset planning and management within the energy, utilities or oil & gas industries. Additionally, you will have proven success in applying asset management, risk management, financial management and ongoing governance practices.

You will be passionate about building and leading collaborative, high-performing teams in delivering a portfolio of work, creating an environment of empowerment and accountability. 

You’ll also have highly developed stakeholder engagement skills including working across a complex, matrix organisation to develop and communicate portfolio plans and recommendations for future network needs, ensuring that optimal commercial outcomes are achieved for the business and its stakeholders. 

Find your possibility today:

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 Thursday 27th March 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec at kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging: 

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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 must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants. 

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.

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. 

A career that matters and lasts:

As the Manager Network Portfolio Optimisation you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

- Competitive Salary starting from $330,000 including superannuation 

- Lead the development of strategic network investment planning processes

- Lead transformational project planning, helping drive decarbonisation of the energy system

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.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options

• Career development

• Health & wellbeing programs 

• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing) 

• Inclusive workplace facilities

• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As Manager Network Portfolio Optimisation, you will be responsible for leading the development of Powerlink’s investment plans. This includes developing key investment plans for network transformation as Powerlink sets its network up for the future and optimising these plans based on existing network needs. As the Manager, you will ensure these plans are actioned through the network portfolio plan, non-network solutions, and operational plans. You will also be tasked with quantifying network risk and overseeing market engagement processes, including those required under the National Electricity Rules.

In this role, you will lead a diverse team of professionals in the development of Powerlink’s strategic network investment planning process, ensuring that structured team and project planning is carried out effectively. You will manage scheduling, resourcing, communication, and engagement to align with the broader organisational objectives, gaining cross functional input. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop Powerlink’s long-term integrated Network Investment Outlook, Asset Plans, and identify development opportunities across both regulated and non-regulated lines of business.

Your leadership and influence will extend to stakeholder engagement across the organisation, as this role also plays an important role in ensuring the network investment plans are known and supported across the business, in readiness for execution. 

The people you’ll join: 

Based in Virginia, Brisbane, you will work within the Network and Business Development division, reporting directly into the General Manager Network Portfolio. 

The Network Portfolio team oversees the development and optimisation of Powerlink's network investment plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The team collaborates across the organisation to create actionable strategies, communicate plans, and support key systems.

In an environment where the mix of electricity generation is changing and network load is increasing, this function plays a key role of developing, optimising and then executing these plans.

What you’ll bring:

You will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or have a lesser qualification coupled with significant experience in coordinating asset Planning and Management within the energy and utilities industries. 

In addition to your planning and optimisation skills, you will have highly developed people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to lead and influence diverse teams to create a culture of empowerment and high-performance. 

You will also have demonstrated success in optimising strategic asset investment plans, guiding organisations through regulatory frameworks, and effectively engaging stakeholders to deliver complex plans.

Find your possibility today:

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 Thursday 13th March 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec at kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging: 

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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.

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.

A career that matters and lasts

As the General Manager Major Projects Office, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Lead & deliver the strategic frameworks and systems required to manage a portfolio of significant projects

• Direct report to the Executive GM Major Projects with Board & Government engagement

• Market competitive salary package $370,000 inclusive of super

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.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options

• Career development

• Health & wellbeing programs 

• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing) 

• Inclusive workplace facilities

The opportunity

As the General Manager of the Major Projects Office, you will lead the development, delivery and embedding of program management systems and controls for a multi-billion- dollar portfolio of major projects. Your role includes managing assurance, governance, and risk management frameworks to support all major projects at Powerlink. Essentially, you'll ensure the effectiveness and consistency of the major projects management lifecycle at an enterprise level, enabling Powerlink to successfully deliver a portfolio of multi-billion-dollar projects.

You will oversee key functional areas, including project management systems, quality systems, and business management improvements. You’ll effectively engage with senior leaders across the organisation, enabling a strategic enterprise approach to program management, managing financial, reputational, political, and portfolio risks.

You’ll demonstrate a broad understanding of the electricity transmission or major linear infrastructure sectors and will ensure the group is continuously monitoring and adopting an enterprise approach to driving innovative methodologies and world-class techniques to all major projects.  

As a values-based senior leader with proven success in leading diverse teams, you will skilfully translate business strategy into operational plans, fostering an inspired and empowered culture, enabling innovation, high-performance and achieving strategic organisational objectives.

The people you’ll join: 

As an integral member of the Major Projects leadership team, you’ll report to the Executive General Manager Major Projects, contributing directly to the division’s strategic priorities.

As General Manager, you’ll lead the teams responsible for the governance supporting large-scale projects, thereby ensuring Powerlink’s position as a key developer, capable of safely delivering a portfolio of complex and significant CAPEX projects over the next decade.

The team has cultivated a culture of innovation and continuous improvement where each member’s unique expertise is enhanced by a commitment to excellence, driving collective success.

What you’ll bring

Your degree-level qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, or lesser qualifications with significant experience in a similar field, will be complemented by your level of personal drive, resilience, and commitment to the delivery of works. 

You will have significant experience in leading large diverse teams in complex, matrix organisations in the delivery of major infrastructure projects. Your dedication to fostering a culture of development and growth will be evident as you strive to further enhance employee engagement, capability, and ultimately, cultivate a high-performance culture.

You will enjoy collaborating closely with senior leadership to translate business strategy into operational plans, ensuring that planning demonstrates measurable, cost-effective delivery of key outcomes and clear alignment to strategic goals. With strong commercial acumen, you will be adept at understanding key business drivers and applying sound commercial principles to achieve the best outcomes for Powerlink. 

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork, and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

Find your possibility today

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 Monday 31st March 2025. Please be aware our Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging:

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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 part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants. 

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.

A career that matters and lasts

As an Integration Officer – AEMS you will help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary starting from $182,030 + 14.75% super (10 day fortnight) 
• Available to you is the option to work a 9-day fortnight, with RDO’s every 2nd week

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall well-being and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The Opportunity:

As an Integration Officer, you will play a critical role in the design, development and implementation of integration solutions as a part of our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) project.

• Design and develop integration solutions for our AEMS
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and identify integration opportunities
• Creating, maintaining, and securing APIs for system interactions
• Implement data transformation and mapping
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise integration processes
• Document integration architecture and technical specifications
• Provide technical guidance to development teams

The people you'll join:

Are you ready to be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of energy network management? Powerlink is embarking on the delivery of our new Advanced Energy Management System – this project will lay the foundations for Powerlink to become the renewable grid of the future. 

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that will streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

If you’re excited about leading the charge in a major business transformation and have the skills to contribute to this pivotal initiative, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a lasting impact on the energy industry.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering

You will have strong software development experience, particularly in integration, APIs and middleware technologies. You will be proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, C, and C#, and have strong programming skills in this space. You will also have experience in UI JavaScript libraries, specifically React.

Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps, SCADA, and APIs is highly desirable.

Find your possibility today:

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 6th of April 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Nix at nix.lapham@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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 must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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.

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.

A career that matters and lasts

As an AEMS Engineering Officer you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $195,373 + 14.75% super (10 day fortnight)
• 9 day fortnight and flexible working arrangements available

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.

Ask us about

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity

As an Engineering Officer for our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS), you will be responsible for performing display conversions, remediation, and maintenance tasks, while ensuring the integrity of the database. You will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to ensure the AEMS operates smoothly and efficiently.

Specifically, you will:

• Ensure accurate data conversion and maintain the integrity of the AEMS database
• Support and maintain data conversion for supporting systems, including data historians
• Validate and remediate AEMS displays, ensuring high quality and consistency
• Introduce new technologies and best practices in Energy Management Systems to optimise network performance
• Manage AEMS software, including patch management, security, and administration, ensuring real-time high availability
• Conduct detailed fault analysis to ensure the high availability of the AEMS and associated services

The people you'll join:

Powerlink is launching our new Advanced Energy Management System, laying the foundation for us to become the renewable grid of the future.

This critical role, reporting directly to our AEMS Team Leader, is part of our Energy & Digital Management team. It requires a high degree of originality, ingenuity, judgment, and expertise.

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

What you'll bring

• Advanced Diploma or other relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in Energy Management System (EMS) operations including real-time and study applications.

The ideal candidate will have considerable demonstrated ability in utilising SCADA data communication technologies and Microsoft Office. You should have the ability to apply upgrades and software modifications to minimise operational interruptions and meet user requirements. Strong skills in configuring complex technology-based systems, analysing faults, and resolving issues in time-critical tasks and projects are necessary.

Additionally, you should be adept at utilising change control and configuration management processes to ensure real-time system availability and have the capability to configure and administer operating systems.

Find your possibility today:

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 6th of April 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Nix at nix.lapham@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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.