Transmission Line Riggers - QLD

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Meal allowance

Permanent opportunities

Visa support

Career progression

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking experienced Transmission Riggers to join our Assembly and Erection crews on the Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line project in Central Queensland. You will lead and work with established crews on high-profile energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable electricity.

This full-time FIFO role offers a 19 days on, 9 days off roster with travel days on the 1st and 19th. Flights, accommodation and meals are provided, with modern camp facilities and a short commute to site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in overhead transmission lines.
• Demonstrated experience climbing and working on transmission towers.
• High Risk Work Licence – Advance Rigging, Dogging, EWP.
• Work at Heights Training.
• Tower Rescue.
• OHS Construction Induction card (White/Blue card).
• First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort and position steel for assembly.
• Assemble members to specifications.
• Inspect steel and report defects.
• Conduct lifting equipment and attachment checks.
• Understand bolt management and tightening procedures.
• Coordinating with crane operators, Lineworkers, supervisors and other teams.
• Calculate load weights and assess lifting/slinging requirements.
• Follow strict high-voltage, working-at-height, lifting and environmental requirements.

Skills

Overhead transmission lines experience

Tower climbing

Teamwork

Education

Work at Heights Training

Tower Rescue

OHS Construction Induction card (White/Blue)

First Aid Training

High Risk Work Licence – Advance Rigging, Dogging, EWP

Job description

The Project

Zinfra has been selected to play a key role in delivering Powerlink’s energy transition across Central Queensland a region at the heart of Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

Over the next 5–10 years, Powerlink is undertaking a major program of transmission infrastructure works to strengthen the network, support new renewable energy generation and enable the growing electrification of industry. This includes new overhead transmission lines, substations and major network upgrades.

The Calvale to Calliope River Transmission Line is the first major project in this exciting program.

Zinfra will deliver 67 kilometres of new high-voltage transmission line, between Calvale and Calliope River substations. The scope includes construction and stringing of 145 double circuit steel transmission line towers creating critical infrastructure to support the region’s future energy needs.

This is more than a major infrastructure project, it’s an opportunity to be part of Queensland’s energy transformation and work on a high-profile program that will have a lasting impact on how energy is transmitted across the state

About the role

We’re seeking experienced Transmission Riggers to join our Assembly and Erection crews. In these key roles, you’ll lead and work alongside established and well organised crews on high-profile energy infrastructure projects that are helping power the future of Queensland. Your contribution will play a vital part in delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to homes and businesses.

This is a full-time, permanent FIFO opportunity offering a 19 days on, 9 days off roster with your travel days on the 1st and 19th day of your roster.

Flights are provided from most major airports across Australia, with accommodation and meals fully provided. You’ll stay in modern, new camp facilities offering a comfortable lock-and-leave lifestyle, with the camp conveniently located less than 15 minutes from the main project office / yard.

Work includes:

• Identify, sort and position steel for assembly
• Assemble members to specifications
• Inspect steel and report defects
• Conduct lifting equipment and attachment checks
• Understand bolt management and tightening procedures
• Coordinating with crane operators, Lineworkers, supervisors and other teams
• Calculate load weights and assess lifting/slinging requirements
• Follow strict high-voltage, working-at-height, lifting and environmental requirement

Culture & Benefits

Weare committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive both professionally and personally. As a certified family-friendly workplace, we offer meaningful benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn up to $5,000 when you successfully refer a new team member.
• Generous Daily Meal Allowance – Receive additional allowances while working away from home.
• Permanent, Full-Time Opportunities – Build a secure and rewarding career with long-term opportunities.
• PR Pathway & Visa Support – Access dedicated support through our in-house immigration partner.
• Career Growth & Progression – Through ongoing training, professional development and genuine opportunities for internal progression, we’ll support you in building the skills and experience to take your career to the next level.
• Great Rewards & Benefits - We offer competitive remuneration and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing and family

About You

If you’re safety-focused, technically capable and take pride in delivering quality work, we want to hear from you.

You’ll bring solid rigging experience, a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Proven experience working in overhead transmission lines
• Demonstrated experience climbing and working on transmission towers
• Work at Heights Training - essential
• Tower Rescue
• OHS Construction Induction card (White/Blue card)
• High Risk Work Licence – Advance Rigging, Dogging, EWP
• First Aid Training

Who we are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually,the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.