Senior Tradesperson

About the role

Band 3 - Base Salary of $115,360 (plus Super) + overtime, on-call and including a 9-day fortnight

Are you looking to take your Electrician career to the next level? Within our Electrical Services - Complex Works stream, we have a vacancy for a Senior Tradesperson.

This role plays a critical part in supporting our Work Group Coordinator to ensure the safe, efficient and successful delivery of works for TasNetworks. You will provide infield leadership, lead safety and act as a conduit between team members and Work Group Coordinators and coordinate the daily activities of team members.

As a Senior Tradesperson within the Complex Works stream, you will be responsible for overseeing the complex works, which is predominately around the Hobart CBD in our building type substations.

The work involves HV & LV switchgear upgrades and transformer replacements with protection systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a reputable Tasmanian organisation and remain on the tools performing the job you enjoy doing.

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified Electrician and hold a current Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence. A qualification in Cable Jointing would be advantageous, as would a Certificate IV in Project Management, which would set you up to hit the ground running on the depth of the complex work.

You will have proven experience as an infield leader in the construction and maintenance of the underground distribution network. This, coupled with your ability to coordinate internal and external resources to achieve the desired delivery outcomes will see you succeed in this role.

Our preferred candidate will have proven experience in a complex working environment.

What's on offer

This is a full-time permanent opportunity. At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including -

• Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• Ability to participate in regular overtime and the on-call roster
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

How to apply

If this role and working at TasNetworks is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and an up-to-date resume.

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 24 August 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt, and we may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about this role, please contact Leigh Walker, Works Delivery Leader -

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

At TasNetworks, we are proud to be the leading provider of electricity transmission and distribution services in Tasmania. With our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we deliver a superior electricity supply to over 285,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our core values and forward-thinking approach make us the trusted brand for all your energy needs.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking. Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.