Live Substation Trade Technician

3 days ago

Virginia, Queensland, Australia Powerlink Queensland Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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
Live Substation Trade Technician, 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 with increases as you train and learn.
  • 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
  • Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.

Ask Us About

  • Work a 9-day fortnight with an RDO every second week.
  • Career development in a continuous learning environment
  • 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)
  • Relocation support for families to any part of Gladstone and Townsville

The Opportunity
As a Live Substation Trade Technician, you'll be a member of the field based live team that uses Live work methodologies to deliver maintenance, repairs and construction of high voltage substation plant and associated equipment up to 330 kV

With guidance from a specialised Live compliance team and ongoing field crew support, you will develop into a snr team leader that scopes, designs and creates Live work procedures to complete unique Live work tasks across Powerlink's HV network.

As the Live Substation Trade Technician, is to snr team member and a member of the field based Live Substation work group to deliver maintenance, carry out repairs, operate, construct and test high voltage substation plant and associated equipment up to 330 kV. And you'll do it with down-to-earth people who you're proud to work with and get to know.

On a technical level, carrying out maintenance, repair, construction, and operation of transmission substation plant and equipment in line with standards and procedures. You'll also investigate faults, provide feedback to stakeholders, and look for opportunities to improve efficiency and processes for the benefit of the wider organisation.

The People You'll Join
Based in Brisbane and reporting to the Substation Section Leader, you be a part of the field-based team and work to deliver maintenance, repair and operate high voltage substation plant.

What You'll Bring
The demonstrated ability to maintain, construct and operate substation equipment rated up to 330 kV. A background in safely maintaining, constructing and operation of High Voltage electrical substation equipment with a Transmission, Distribution or large-scale Contractor organisation

  • Qld Electrical Fitter / Mechanic licence
  • Current LVR & CPR Certification
  • High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform
  • A current 'C' Class drivers' licence
  • Utilise HV Live substation work methodologies to perform the installation, maintenance, repairs, and construction of transmission substation plant.
  • The ability to travel frequently to remote substations across Queensland, and
  • Work closely with team members, you also will enjoy variety in your work

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, 2 November 2025.
Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
For all enquiries or to request adjustments contact Andrea on

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.

As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. 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.

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