Electricity Supply Operative

• $84,978 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Permanent Full-time role | Working Hours: 7am to 3pm
• Based at our Merriwa Depot

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good 

We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Electricity Supply Operative will have a vital role in providing general services to support the construction, maintenance and breakdown work of the organisation’s property and network assets. You will prepare work sites and equipment to enable the wider team to perform safe completion of works, participating in emergency restoration work, safely operating plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles and acting as a safety observer for activities on or around the network.

The success applicant will be an enthusiastic collaborator and self-starter who is able to work in fast paced environments. They will demonstrate a safety focused approach in high-risk industry.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Installation and removal of power poles
• Groundman services for line crews and general labouring tasks to assist the crew
• Crane and plant operation (bobcat, excavator, cable winch trucks, truck driving
• Participate in emergency restoration work and on call rosters.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) – multiple e.g., dogging, forklift, mobile crane
• Class MR drivers licence
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice
• WH&S WorkCover – General Induction
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of plant and equipment
• Competence in the use of various hand, power operated and specialised tools
• Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others

Life at Ausgrid 

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate achievements every day through our employee recognition program, designed to inspire excellence and bring out the best in one another. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 24 September 2025 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.