Telecommunications Design Paraprofessional

Brisbane | Cairns | Mackay | Townsville Based
- Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards | Ongoing training
- Professional Mentoring | Competitive Salary

Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.

**Now is the time - put that spark in your career**

Our
**Operations **division has a
**permanent opportunity **for a
**Telecommunications Design Paraprofessional **to be located at

**About your new role**:
The
**Telecommunications Design Team **deliver a diverse range of engineering activities associated with the design and development of
- Deliver design with support during construction and commissioning, peer checking and preparation of estimates for assigned projects, completed to agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the design framework, standards and accepted practices, and in accordance with the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
- Provide technical advice, conceptual and detailed design solutions, coordinate and lead project team within design discipline, through networking, effectively communicating and consulting with stakeholders, design teams, and constructors.
- Engage with construction and operation teams in Safe Design conversations to ensure effective hazard management and coordinate design outputs to ensure deliverables align with network access and can be effectively constructed, maintained, operated and decommissioned.
- Contribute to “on the job” development of peers through technical support and sharing knowledge and experience.

**Essential Selection Criteria include**:

- An Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification).
- Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic (desirable).
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to health, safety and environment and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The remuneration for your new role is from $118,000 - $136,000 plus 12.75% super for a 9-day fortnight and from $133,000 - $154,000 plus 12.75% super for a 10-day fortnight.

**Why choose to work for us?**

It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:

- **Secure employment **backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
- **Strong superannuation **of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co
- contributions.
- **Opportunities for skills and career advancement **with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
- **Healthy work life balance **on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
- **A chance to give back with **a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
- **Support and guidance **with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
- **A Safety-First culture, **the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- **Reward and recognition **with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
- **Diversity and Inclusion **where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.

**About You**:
Working as a member of the
**Substation Design & Engineering **team, the

**Your experience includes**:

- Deliver design with support during construction, drafting, design database update, commissioning planning (ITP, Hazard/outages), peer checking and preparation of estimates for assigned projects, completed to agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the design framework, standards and accepted practices, and in accordance with the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
- Delivery of operational support and maintenance activities, and preparation of estimates, completed to the agreed scope, on time, within budget, and in accordance with the testing and commissioning frameworks, standards and accepted practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the design functions, including development of design practices, design tools and standards, with consideration to innovation, latest technology, emerging industry best practices and trends.