Works Program Team Leader

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 industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Works Program Team Leader, Brisbane 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 remuneration packages % superannuation
• 10-day fortnight with flexible working arrangements.
• Brisbane based
• Field Delivery maintenance program
• Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned program of works including scheduling, financial performance and materials management to ensure effective and efficient delivery within time, quality and budget.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Health & wellbeing programs

The opportunity:

As a Works Program Team Leader, you will be based in Virginia, Brisbane, reporting to the Manager Works Delivery and play an integral part in the delivery of Powerlink Queensland's maintenance portfolio, with a strong focus on time, quality, safety and budget. You will join a team of professionals to lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned program of works.

If you are detail-oriented, enjoy being part of a team, and are looking for a role that gives you pride and satisfaction, then Powerlink is for you.

The people you'll join:

Based in Virginia, Brisbane you will join the Field Delivery function within the Field and Asset Management Division to deliver Powerlink's maintenance portfolio to support our scheduled works across Queensland.

What you'll bring:

Demonstrated ability and considerable experience working with cross functional teams, reporting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maximise efficiency within the works team. You will have industry knowledge and considerable experiences in leading teams of multi discipline specialists.

You will also have:

• Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Project Management or relevant trade qualifications coupled with considerable experience in Substation / Secondary System construction / installation and maintenance.
• "C" Class driver's License.

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 17 November 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 Andrea at

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

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.

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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.

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