Electricity Supply Operative

Ausgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Job summary

Ausgrid, based at Dee Why Depot in Sydney, is seeking an Electricity Supply Operative to support construction, maintenance and breakdown work on our network assets. You will prepare worksites and equipment to enable safe completion of tasks, and participate in emergency restoration work alongside the team.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will operate plant and equipment, assist line crews, and maintain a safety-focused approach in a high-risk environment.

Qualifications

• Class HR or HC licence.
• Sound knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• WH&S WorkCover - General Induction.
• Demonstrated experience in operating plant and equipment.
• Competence in using various hand and powered tools.
• Asbestos awareness and safe handling of asbestos materials.
• Manual handling techniques.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.
• Effective communication with others.
• Experience erecting/removing poles (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of power poles.
• Groundman services for line crews and general labouring tasks.
• Crane and plant operation (bobcat, excavator, cable winch trucks, truck driving).
• Participate in emergency restoration work.

Skills

HR/HC licence

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Asbestos awareness

Crane/plant operation

Team collaboration

Job description

$88,207 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Permanent Full-time role | Working Hours: 7am to 3:30pm

Based at our Dee Why Depot | Multiple Opportunities Available

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Electricity Supply Operative will have a vital role in providing general services to support the construction, maintenance and breakdown work of the organisation’s property and network assets. You willprepare work sites and equipment to enable the wider team to perform safe completion of works, participating in emergency restoration work, safely operating plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles and acting as a safety observer for activities on or around the network.

The success applicant will be an enthusiastic collaborator and self-starter who is able to work in fast paced environments. They will demonstrate a safety focused approach in a high-risk industry.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Installation and removal of power poles
• Groundman services for line crews and general labouring tasks to assist the crew
• Crane and plant operation (bobcat, excavator, cable winch trucks, truck driving)
• Participate in emergency restoration work

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• Class HR or HC licence
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice
• WH&S WorkCover - General Induction
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of plant and equipment
• Competence in the use of various hand, power operated and specialised tools
• Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others
• Experience in erecting and removing of poles (preferred)

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate achievements every day through our employee recognition program, designed to inspire excellence and bring out the best in one another. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you'll keep wherever you go.
We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you're caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

Application close date: 30 September 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.