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 an Electrical Linesperson, 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 an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Linesperson, based at Blackwater, you’ll build on your highly practiced electrical skills to ensure the ongoing integrity of our LV and HV overhead powerline infrastructure for our communities across Central West Queensland.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

- Carry out maintenance (preventative, planned, unplanned), and repairs to our distribution network to ensure its ongoing reliability.
- Construct and augment our distribution network to meet the changing needs of our residential and commercial customers and other stakeholders.
- Install, repair, commission and maintain various items of electrical equipment and plant that make up our vast distribution network.

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:

- Invest in your future: Secure employment, strong superannuation with a fund of your choice and comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.
- Feel secure and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.

Location Incentives:





- Non-Urban Zone Allowance – up to $11,792 per annum.
- Housing Allowance – up to $13,000 per annum.
- Locality Allowance – up to $1,757 per annum.
- Non-Urban Time Recognition Payments - from $5,000 after 2 years.

And, if you're relocating for the role, up to $10,000 in relocation assistance is available to help make the move easier.

What You’ll Bring:

- Current Queensland electrical licence as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Distribution Linesperson
- Demonstrated knowledge of an electricity distribution/transmission system, including construction and maintenance of an electrical network.
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

We’d also love you to have:

- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers. You must have the ability to identify and understand customer needs.
- Availability for call out and emergency work.
- Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.

What matters most? Our values guide how we work every day:

We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver

As part of our team, you’ll continue to bring these to life in everything you do.

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

Apply now with your resume! If you use AI tools to support your application, please ensure the information provided accurately reflects your skills, knowledge and experience.

Applications will close at 5.00pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Pre-employment Requirements:

- Pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

For additional information, please contact:

- Kylie George | Recruitment Advisor | ••••@ergon.com.au

At EQL, it’s important that everyone belongs:

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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