Work Group Leader

Energy Queensland; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Leave loading

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Energy Queensland is seeking a Work Group Leader/Electrical Linesperson to lead a diverse team delivering construction, maintenance, and investigation activities across Queensland. You will ensure safety, efficiency and customer outcomes while driving program delivery.

Applicants should have strong leadership, Queensland licensing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Relocation and competitive benefits are available, with a focus on safety and career growth.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Linesperson or equivalent.
• AQF Level 5 qualification in Management or Leadership/Business.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a diverse team of field-based and office-based employees.
• Model safe work practices and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Deliver Program of Work using people, plant and resources to meet objectives.
• Build positive relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

AQF Level 5 in Management/Leadership

Job description

Every time a light turns on, or new energy solutions are created, it's because of us. At Energy Queensland, we're making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika - are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As an Electrical Linesperson, you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you're proud of.

As a Work Group Leader, you'll combine your trade-based expertise with your leadership capability to lead a team of both field-based and office-based employees. You'll be accountable for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of construction, maintenance, connection and investigation activities, ensuring the successful delivery of the Program of Work while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer outcomes and team performance.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• Lead, coach and mentor a diverse team, fostering a positive culture aligned to our values while supporting the development and performance of team members.
• Drive a strong safety culture by role modelling safe work practices, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with all legislative and business requirements.
• Deliver Program of Work outcomes through the efficient and effective utilisation of people, plant and resources to achieve business, customer and commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, government agencies and other stakeholders while delivering high-quality customer service

What’s on offer:

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Invest in your future: Secure employment, strong superannuation with a fund of your choice and comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.

Location Incentives:

• Non-Urban Zone Allowance – up to $3,180 per annum.
• Housing Allowance – up to $7,441 per annum.
• Locality Allowance – up to $2,142 per annum.
• Non-Urban Time Recognition Payments - from $5,000 after 2 years.

And, if you're relocating for the role, up to $10,000 in relocation assistance is available to help make the move easier.

What You’ll Bring:

• Queensland Electrical Licensing Board Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Linesperson, Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electricity Supply Industry Technical Serviceperson.
• Qualifications in Management (or Leadership/Business related discipline) equivalent to AQF Level 5, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability, including mentoring, coaching and performance management experience.
• Proven ability to lead safe and productive work teams in the delivery of technical field-based programs of work.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

We’d also love you to have:

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety.
• Well-developed customer service skills, and a high degree of oral and written communication skills, including presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Availability for call out and emergency work.
• Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.

What matters most?

Our values guide how we work every day:
We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver
As part of our team, you’ll continue to bring these to life in everything you do.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

Applications will close at 5.00pm, Monday 19 October 2026.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment medical or respond to pre-employment medical questions.

For additional information, please contact:

At EQL, it’s important that everyone belongs:

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.