Distribution Powerline Worker – Olympic Dam, South Australia

missing time with your family and feeling disconnected from your loved ones

being stressed over the pressure and ever-increasing expense of city living?

Are you ready to make a change for a chance to:

work Monday to Friday’s and go home every night

work a 9-day fortnight and have 3-day weekend every second week

see your family flourish and be part of a thriving local community

slow down and enjoy the country town vibe

buy your dream family home (the median house price in Roxby Downs is only $275,000,!)

benefit from a range of local amenities right on your doorstep

all while taking home 200K+ ?

All you need is your Certificate III in Electricity Supply Industry (Distribution), or if you’re a New Zealand neighbour, a National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution), Level 4. You’ll hold an SA Electrical Workers Registration for Electrical Distribution Linework or be able to apply for one under mutual recognition.

About the role

You’ll be part of a small close-knit Powerline crew that provides specialist maintenance and restoration of complex Distribution equipment at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine site. You’ll also be a key player in the coordination and delivery of planned work and trades, ensuring high-quality and timely service to our customers.

Day to day you will:

Maintain and construct distribution assets – both overhead and underground on Low Voltage, 11KV and 33KV lines (poles, wires, TF’s, HV switches etc.)

Live low voltage maintenance and construction

High voltage switching

What’s on offer

Enjoy 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 advantages including:

72hr / 9day fortnight

Overtime at x2 time + LAFHA when working away

Excellent working conditions (including modern trucks and state of the aft EWPs) with a supportive leadership team

Nationally recognised training

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

So, does the opportunity sound great, but you’re still not sure you’re ready to give up your FIFO role and settle down? You might be surprised by what this role could mean for your career, your earnings, and your family’s future. We are very open to discussing your personal situation and working with you to determine what’s of value to you, and what you need to make this move work. Options include financial incentives, relocation support, rent assistance, and more.

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 ***********@enerven.com.au

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

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)

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📌 Powerline Distribution Worker - 9-Day Fortnight (Brisbane)
🏢 Enerven
📍 Brisbane