Transmission Lineworker

About Us
At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators through our transmission network to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - We operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 128 substations in NSW, VIC and the ACT.

It is an exciting time in the industry as we are leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future, with a growing network and the extra career opportunities that this growth brings.

The Opportunity
As a Transmission Lineworker you will play a vital role and be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repairs and construction of transmission line assets across our transmission network. You'll provide technical expertise to ensure our critical infrastructure meets customer expectations and reliability standards.

Whether responding to emergency incidents, managing scheduled maintenance, or delivering major construction projects, you’ll be part of a team that puts safety, teamwork, and technical excellence at the forefront of everything we do.

What You’ll Do
You’ll install, maintain and repair transmission line assets, carrying out inspections and identifying any condition concerns. You’ll prepare safe work methods and safety documentation, mentor apprentices and junior technicians, and step into a crew leader role when needed. In addition, you’ll work closely with Field Coordinators and Site Managers to ensure safe, efficient and well‑coordinated delivery of all work.

What We’re Looking For
Essential

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems – Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead  
• Flexibility to support on call/afterhours requests and respond to system incidents
• A current Australian Driver’s Licensenderstanding of the inspection, maintenance and construction requirements associated with transmission line infrastructure

Desirable

• High Risk Work Licences, including:
  • DG (Dogging)RB, RI, RA (Rigging Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
  • CV, C2, C6 (Crane-Vehicle Loading, 20T, 60T)
  • WP (Elevated Work Platform)
  • LF (Forklift)
• Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in high‑voltage maintenance (e.g., pole replacement, insulator changeouts, hot joint repair

What’s in it for you? Benefits & Perks

We offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your personal, professional and social wellbeing, including corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives like free skin checks, flu vaccinations and Fitness Passport membership. Safety is central to how we work, and you always have the right to stop work if something doesn’t feel safe.

You’ll have access to career development and study support, relocation assistance when needed, and allowances for travel and time spent away from home. We also put families first with 20 weeks paid primary carers leave or 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.

Our Values 
Our core values, Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service, shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026

As part of our recruitment process, applicants complete standard pre‑employment assessments, including reference checks, a medical check, national police check, and a driving licence and traffic offence check.