Communications & Control Technician

Powerlink; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transmission company in Queensland is seeking a Communications and Control Technician to operate and maintain a robust transmission network. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and experience with advanced telecommunications systems. The role involves fieldwork and collaboration within a skilled team. Competitive salary and inclusive company culture are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary + 14.75% Super

Regular travel across Queensland

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining multiplexer systems (PDH, SDH, DWDM).
• Willingness to undertake studies to achieve required qualifications.
• A current ‘C' Class drivers’ licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and upgrade the transmission network.
• Work predominantly in the field and using standard test equipment.
• Analyse and fault-find on complex electrical circuitry.

Skills

maintenance

testing and commissioning

fault finding

MPLS-TP

fibre optic

microwave radio

Education

Electronics and Communications or Electrical Trade Certificate

Associate degree or Advanced diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

A career that matters and lasts - Multiple roles in Gladstone and Townsville

As the Communications and Control Engineering Officers in Gladstone and Townsville you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + 14.75% Super on a 9-day fortnight
• Regular and remote travel across Queensland working in different locations throughout the year
• Drive a strong Safety First culture by following and role-modelling best practices in the field

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Work a 9-day fortnight with an RDO every second week.
• Relocation support for families to any part of Gladstone and Townsville
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.
• Regular and remote travel across Queensland working in different locations throughout the year

The opportunity:

As a Communications and Control Technician based in Gladstone or Townsville, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team, working on exciting projects with the latest technology.

Within the Secondary Systems team, your role will involve working throughout the state of Queensland, operating, maintaining and upgrading our transmission network.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of cutting-edge carrier grade telecommunications equipment and control systems that protect and operate the network, with industry leading transmission technical training and support. The role involves installing, testing, commissioning and fault-finding complex telecommunications, electrical and logical circuits complementing HV systems.

The people you'll join:

Based in Gladstone or Townsville, you will join our Field and Asset Management Team, working within Secondary Systems and report to our Section Team Leaders within the Field Delivery Group, you’ll join a highly skilled team dedicated to the operation of Powerlink’s high voltage substation network.

What you'll bring:

You enjoy continual learning, working in a supportive and collaborative team environment, are highly accountable, take pride in providing a quality service and have a keen interest in working on technologically advanced systems.

Bring your experience and knowledge of; maintenance, testing and commissioning of multiplexer systems (PDH, SDH, and DWDM), MPLS-TP, fibre optic, and microwave radio. Testing and commissioning of associated Control and SCADA systems.

You will be involved in predominately field based work using industry standard test equipment; and analysing and fault finding on complex electrical circuitry and schemes.

Requirements:

• An Electronics and Communications or Electrical Trade Certificate
• Associate degree or Advanced diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• A current ‘C' Class drivers’ licence
• Restricted Electrical Licence

If you do not already hold an Associate degree or Advanced diploma in a related Electrical or Electronic Engineering field, it is expected that you will have willingness to undertake studies to achieve this. Powerlink will support you toward achieving required tertiary qualifications.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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