Communications Technician

Love working in the field? Join our team as a Communications Technician and help us power Queensland’s future.

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it’s because of us. At Energy Queensland, we’re making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika – are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As a Communications Technician, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you’re proud of.

Your opportunity

As a Communications Technician based at Brisbane, Mackay, Rockhampton, or Townsville you are responsible for undertaking installation, testing, repair, and commissioning tasks limited to complex electrical/electronic and communication system components in a Transmission related environment.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• You’ll develop and implement plant and equipment modifications to overcome identified problems.
• Perform asset inspections and audit maintenance for the provision of a safe work environment, through the identification, development, and implementation of risk control measures.

The remuneration for your new role is from $128,919 per annum + allowances + 14.75% superannuation.

What’s on offer? 

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• More time for you:  Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster.
• Personalised professional development: Opportunities to invest in technical and business disciplines, exposing your career to current, emerging, and future technologies and best practice.
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Field role perks:

– Overtime paid at double time
– Allowances for experienced technical and power workers
– Allowances for working a continuous away roster including extra leave

• Relocation: family friendly package available to successful applicants.

What you’ll bring

Your stability as a team player with the confidence to build and maintain good working relationships in an integrated team is important.  The ability to travel to undertake work and participate in an on-call roster is a requirement of the role.

• A relevant communications trade certificate.
• A restricted electrical license
• A Structured cabling license.
• You must be in the process or willing to obtain a AQF6 qualification (Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma) or equivalent in relevant Communications or Engineering field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation, maintenance and safety requirements of Secondary Systems and Communications in a Transmission substation environment.

We’d also love you to have:

• Electrical Fitter and Mechanic License.
• High Risk Licenses, including Riggers, Doggers, Forklift and/or EWP.
• At least five years’ experience working in the Electricity D industry in a similar role.

Experience with some of the following telecommunication’s equipment but not limited to:

• IP Switching
• P25 Radio Systems
• SCADA interfacing technologies
• Optical fibre, splicing, installation, and testing
• PDH and SDH

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:
We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.
If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You’ll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you’ll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you’re ready to be part of shaping Queensland’s energy future, apply now with your resume and cover letter!

Applications close 5.00pm (AEST), Sunday 15 December 2024.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Need more info? Contact:

Yolanda Manciagli, Recruitment Advisor, at yolanda.manciagli@energyq.com.au or Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor, at conor.mitchell@energyq.com.au

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

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