Powerline Team Leader

• Work on high profile Tx Lines Construction projects across SA + interstate
• Standard 72-hour / 9-day fortnight + Double-time overtime + LAFH allowances
• Career progression - develop your leadership capabilities

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we're connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a Team Leader - Transmission Lines Construction to join our growing National Project Delivery team.

In this role, you will lead and mentor a crew of Transmission Lines Workers to deliver a wide range of construction and maintenance projects across South Australia, and interstate. These projects include:

• Conductor replacements and removals
• Insulator and hardware upgrades
• Tower and pole repairs and installations
• New line builds (stringing, tower installations, pole setups)
• Live line and bare hand works
• Support for substation and renewable generation projects

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of your crew on-site
• Drive safety, quality, and efficiency across all project tasks
• Mentor and develop team members to build capability
• Collaborate with Project Managers and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and company procedures

This position is based at Direk, SA, with frequent travel to project sites across the SA and interstate. Typical rosters are 10 days on / 4 days off, working 11-hour days, with generous overtime (double time), and living away from home allowances. Flexibility to work varying rosters is required.

About you

You are a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and the ability to guide crews in complex, high-voltage environments.

You will bring:

• Cert III in ESI - Transmission Overhead
• Extensive experience in Transmission Lines construction projects
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Current SA Electrical Workers Licence (or eligibility under mutual recognition)
• Current SA Driver's Licence

About us

We offer working conditions that ensure you can have a better work/life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Access a variety of employee benefits including:

• 72hr / 9day fortnight
• Overtime at x2 time + LAFHA applicable when working away
• Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.