Team Leader Project Engagement

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 Team Leader Project Engagement, 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 % super, with a 9-day fortnight option
• Lead an experienced and focused team delivering meaningful engagement on important infrastructure projects
• Make a real impact by shaping Powerlink's reputation and social licence to operate

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
• 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)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Team Leader Project Engagement, you'll lead our Southern Queensland team in shaping how Powerlink connects with the communities we serve. You'll guide a group of dedicated specialists, helping them deliver authentic and transparent engagement that builds trust and strengthens our social licence.

• Inspire and lead a team delivering engagement across a range of energy projects
• Oversight of strategic project engagement planning and implementation to help inform project progression
• Create space for meaningful conversations with communities and stakeholders
• Collaborate with senior leaders to influence decisions and manage reputational risks

This is your chance to lead with purpose, make a difference in people's lives, and contribute to Queensland's energy transformation in a role that's as rewarding as it is important.

The people you'll join:

As part of our Communications, Customer and Engagement Group in the Corporate Services Division, you'll be based at our Virginia office and lead a close-knit team of three Project Engagement Specialists. You'll join a passionate, purpose-driven group who care deeply about connecting with communities and other stakeholders, and creating lasting, positive impact. Together, you'll help bring Queensland's energy future to life – by ensuring our projects are shaped by the voices of those they affect.

What you'll bring:

You'll bring a passion for building meaningful relationships and leading your team to deliver best practice project engagement. With your deep experience in managing complex projects, you'll confidently navigate challenges,, inspire your team to create real impact, and protect and strengthen our corporate reputation. Your clear communication and strategic insight will empower leaders and communities alike, driving positive outcomes that matter.

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification in Public Relations or a related discipline
• Significant experience working in an engagement and communications based role

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 4th of September 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 Elliot on

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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.

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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