Plant and Civil Operator Grade 1

• Diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation
• Attractive and competitive salary package + Overtime + Allowances
• Based in Orange

About the opportunity  

This is an exciting career opportunity within the Energy Industry, where you can be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.  

As a Civil and Plant Operator at Transgrid, you will be responsible for the provision of practical and technical expertise in Civil and Plant Operation on Substation and Transmission Line Assets within Transgrid’s Transmission Network, including the connection of renewable energy. 

You will actively: 

• Ensure plant, tools and equipment and sufficient for a planned task and are ready and available prior to commencement of work, including equipment hire and associated mobile plant
• Prepare planning and associated safety documentation for work as required
• Communicate in a clear and timely manner with all team leaders, site managers and other stakeholders, ensuring that relevant and appropriate information is provided
• Complete work and ensure that clear, completed and organised documentation is retained in relevant systems and further work is logged as appropriate
• Assist with resource and material estimating, site scoping and planning for planned works to be delivered
• Be accountable for delivery of maintenance, remedial and construction work to meet delivery expectations and budget
• Develop leadership capabilities to carry out work safely and effectively
• Work and operate in a manner which supports the Health and Safety outcomes of our people and our business
• Be allocated to and work within a standby rotating roster provide after-hours standby services and response to system incidents 

Benefits & Perks      

As a Transgrid employee, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to access to: 

• Corporate discounts on retail, cinema and travel 

• Motor vehicle lease plan 

• Career development support 

• Study assistance program 

• 20 weeks of gender-neutral paid primary carer leave 

• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including HCF health insurance discounts and regular health/skin checks 

• Fitness passport for discounted gym memberships 

• Travel allowances and Living Away from Home allowances where applicable  

• All tools of the trade including laptop, iPad, phone, PPE 

• Fully equipped vehicle supplied with the option of limited personal use where available 

• Opportunity for overtime

 To be considered, you must have: 

• Possession of an appropriate qualification;
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or equivalent; and
  • Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework or equivalent
• Licence and competency in the operation of:
  • Vehicle Loading Crane (CV)
  • Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (WP)
• Dogging/Basic Rigging Licence
• Work Safely at Heights licence
• A current Australian Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence
• Competent in:
  • Interpretation of drawings including the identification of relevant services
  • Identification and operation of earthmoving equipment
• An Australian permanent residency or an Australian or New Zealand citizenship
• Ability to travel and spend substantial time working away from home and base location, dependent on the work demands of the organisation

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.  

Applications close on Thursday 24th April  2025 

Our vacancy close dates may be subject to change; we will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.