Lineworker

TasNetworks; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9-day fortnight

20 days annual leave

Leave between Christmas & New Year

Electricity discount

Overtime & on-call roster

Leave loading

Career development

Onsite gym

Health & wellbeing rebate

Tools provided

Job summary

TasNetworks in Devonport is hiring Distribution Lineworkers to join our Works Delivery team. You’ll build, maintain and restore our electricity network across Tasmanian communities, responding to faults quickly and safely, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The permanent full-time position offers a competitive base salary with overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and career development opportunities within a supportive team that values safety, diversity and community impact.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems.
• Tasmanian Electrical Practitioner’s Licence (or ability to obtain).
• High Risk Work Licence (Dogging, Vehicle Loading Crane, EWP) – or ability to obtain.
• Live Line accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
• White Card, First Aid, and Medium Rigid Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Dual Trade Lineworkers: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and restore the electricity network.
• Respond to faults promptly while ensuring safety and reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team, customers and the community.

Education

Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems

Tasmanian Electrical Practitioner’s Licence

High Risk Work Licence (Dogging, Vehicle Loading Crane, EWP)

Live Line accreditation

White Card, First Aid, and Medium Rigid Licence

Dual Trade Lineworkers: Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Job description

About The Role

Base salary ranging from $105,807 - $122,117 per annum (plus overtime and super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on qualifications, skills and experience

• Work across some of Tassie’s best NW landscapes
• Earn well with access to regular overtime
• Arrive home safely every night
• Be part of a tight crew

TasNetworks is growing rapidly as we support Tasmania’s renewable energy goals and major network upgrades. With new infrastructure, expanding projects and modern technologies underway, this is an exciting time to join an organisation shaping the state’s energy future and delivering work that will have long-term impact.

To support our growth, we are seeking interest from skilled Distribution Lineworkers (Lineworker, Live Lineworker or Dual Trade) to join our Devonport team. Working as part of our Works Delivery group, you’ll play a vital role in building, maintaining and restoring our electricity network. These roles are essential to keeping the power on for our communities—responding to faults promptly, delivering safe, compliant and reliable service and communicating effectively with your team, customers and the community.

About You

You thrive in a team environment, communicate well and bring a strong commitment to safety and quality work. You’re proactive, adaptable and community minded. You will ideally bring:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems
• Tasmanian Electrical Practitioner’s Licence (or the ability to obtain)
• High Risk Work Licence (Dogging, Vehicle Loading Crane, EWP) – or ability to obtain
• Live Line accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• White Card, First Aid, and Medium Rigid Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Dual Trade Lineworkers: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll undergo a medical assessment to ensure the role can be performed safely.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• Ability to participate in regular overtime and the on-call roster
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - personalised career pathways across trade and leadership, supported by our internal training programs
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and we are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

For further information about the role, please contact Ryan Dowell, Works Delivery Leader – [e-mail]

Can you see yourself living here?

If you prefer a location in the North West of Lutruwita/Tasmania, you'll find a range of exquisite places to call home while taking up this role. This region is nestled along a picturesque coastline, dotted with progressive towns and cities. Here, you can embrace a relaxed lifestyle while having convenient access to the great outdoors. Discover the wonders of the world heritage area of Cradle Mountain, just waiting to be explored. The North West offers a tranquil and scenic environment, perfectly complementing your professional aspirations.