At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

Life at Powerlink

As the Resilience Advisor you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Opportunity to work a 4 day work week
• Attractive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

Find a career that matters and lasts

Embark on a transformative journey with Powerlink as a Resilience Advisor on a 2-year fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring Powerlink's readiness to tackle operational risks effectively through robust emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, protective security, and cyber security processes.

Within this role you will;

• Support the establishment and enhancement of emergency management and business continuity systems , ensuring they support Powerlink's corporate and operational objectives
• Assist in managing and implementing our emergency management and business continuity frameworks, as they adapt to evolving business operations and external factors
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective emergency management, and business continuity practices
• Support initiatives aimed at enhancing resilience, ensuring alignment with Powerlink's enterprise strategy

Your expertise

Ideally, you will hold a degree level qualification or have previous experience within -emergency management. While prior experience in a similar role is not mandatory, a genuine passion for driving business change and a keen interest in emergency management are essential.

You will demonstrate the ability to;

• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, adeptly addressing risks to achieve group goals
• Apply a risk-centric approach to develop pragmatic solutions that effectively mitigate business risks
• Work effectively with stakeholders across all levels, building credibility and fostering cooperation
• Facilitate workshops and training, including the coordination and management of external stakeholders and contractors.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills, crafting clear and concise plans and engaging stakeholders effectively
• Flexibly manage priorities and incorporate new approaches to meet evolving business needs
• Analyse and evaluate issues to develop fit-for-purpose recommendations

Be the start of every possibility

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on 12th of May 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.