Electrical Engineer

Stanwell Corporation Limited; Rockhampton Regional, Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Flexible work arrangements

Weekly pay + super

Relocation packages

On-site canteen

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing programs

Income protection

Public transport support

Job summary

Stanwell Power Station in Rockhampton, Queensland, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide power systems and electrical engineering support within our Engineering team.

You will implement maintenance strategies, contribute to asset life plans, and advise on technical issues across HV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators and protection systems. This role suits experienced engineers in heavy industry.

Job description

• Challenge yourself on a wide variety of electrical systems and interlinked processes
• Attractive 4 day week for ideal work-life balance
• Join a respectful and collaborative team

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4-day work week / Flexible work arrangements
• Buses provided from Gracemere and Rockhampton
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available for certain roles
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark - our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About the role

This is a full time opportunity located at Stanwell Power Station near Rockhampton.

Due to an internal movement, we have an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide power systems and general electrical engineering support.

This role focuses on implementing engineering and maintenance strategies, providing input to medium term asset life plans, providing technical advice, trouble shooting and the execution of operational level engineering projects. Plant of interest include HV & LV switchgear/reticulation systems, transformers, motors, generators, and protection systems.

Key activities include:

• Provide technical leadership through the development of plant maintenance strategies in accordance with Asset Life Plans, relevant standards, and statutory requirements.
• Investigate plant performance issues/plant faults and identify suitable solutions.
• Implement equipment replacement strategies to optimise life cycle costs.
• Create and maintain risk assessment management plans.

About you

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and RPEQ status (or working towards registration)
• Strong experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Developed project management capabilities.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships, and influence, negotiate and persuade stakeholders.

About Stanwell

As a Queensland Government owned corporation, Stanwell plays a vital role in powering homes, businesses and communities across the state. For more than 40 years, we've delivered reliable energy while investing in the renewable energy, storage and firming solutions that will help shape Queensland's energy future. Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to energising Queensland's prosperity.

About the location

Stanwell Power Station is located just outside Rockhampton in Central Queensland, offering the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the benefits of a relaxed regional lifestyle.

The area offers:

• Affordable housing, quality schools and a relaxed pace of life
• A strong sense of community and a growing food and arts scene
• Easy access to the Capricorn Coast, including Yeppoon and Great Keppel Island
• Plenty of outdoor recreation, from fishing in the Fitzroy River to hiking Mt Archer

If you are looking for meaningful work, a welcoming community and more space to enjoy life outside work, Rockhampton offers the chance to build your career without giving up the lifestyle that matters to you. Considering relocation? Find out more about the lifestyle here.

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

Applications close:

12:00pm, 9 November 2026

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell's culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it's essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. For further questions, please contact us at [e-mail].