Development Engineering Officer Program (Jan 2025)

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive Starting Salary

Imagine if you could say you played a pivotal role in Queensland’s energy transformation?  A few years as a Development Engineering Officer at Powerlink could set you up for just that!

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you. 

The Program

Commencing 2025, Powerlink’s Development Engineering Officer program will be available for recent graduates with a trade background paired with an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (or higher). 

In this exciting two-year development program, you will work under the supervision of highly skilled and supportive leaders to develop your skills and knowledge giving you the best possible grounding for your career in energy.  

The Development Engineering Officer Program gives participants a broad foundation of Engineering experience in a variety of teams and divisions across Powerlink. This may include rotations across design, delivery, systems and field based teams. 

About Powerlink: 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the team at Powerlink, and get involved in the once-in-a generation projects we’re delivering across Queensland. From the development of Renewable Energy Zones, the upgrade of our transmission backbone network, or even the connection of exciting renewable developments like the Copperstring project in North Queensland - we’re helping to build a renewable super grid that will deliver a low carbon energy future for all Queenslanders.

We offer:

• Broad rotations to build your technical knowledge and capability
• Internal training and development sessions to support your career
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including public holiday swaps
• Volunteer leave, Cultural Diversity Leave, Study Leave, Sporting Leave
• Bright, open office layout with atrium and access to onsite cafeteria at subsidised prices
• Free undercover parking and charging stations for electric vehicles 
• Prayer room, parents room and facilities to support your lifestyle
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations, onsite gym facilities and access to Employee Assistance Program

Inclusion at Powerlink Queensland

Unleashing our people’s potential is essential to our success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and where diverse perspectives are valued.  We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people.

Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive for you. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

We encourage you to pre-register to get notified when applications open.