First listed on: 15 January 2019

  • Are you a positive self-starter with a can-do attitude?
  • Are you passionate about energy for the future?
  • Generous salary plus 15% superannuation

We have the role for you! We are looking for qualified Electricians to join our growing team. Working alongside a diverse team, we want go-getters, who are passionate about power and care about driving positive safety behaviour every single day.

About us

ActewAGL Distribution’s Contestable Business Unit has been providing electrical, metering and other regulated and unregulated services in the ACT and Capital Region since July 2018. As the competitive arm of the ActewAGL family, we provide innovative, multi-utility services including installation and maintenance of electrical services for ActewAGL’s electric vehicle charging and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks.

Built on the foundations of ActewAGL’s 100 years of service in the nation’s capital, we have developed strong relationships within the region we serve, including a commitment to the community and region at large. In a continually changing world, we are committed to exploring creative energy solutions that help the community take control of energy use.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants of all ages, disabilities, and backgrounds.

We have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and actively encourage women to apply.

The opportunity for you

We have multiple Electricians positions available. Working alongside your team, you will be responsible for undertaking all metering and related services, including installation and maintenance of electrical services for ActewAGL’s electric vehicle charging and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor networks, and involvement with investigations into other emerging energy practices.

What will your day look like?

You will be responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of:

  • Electricity meters
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • IoT sensor devices, such as transformer substation power quality monitoring technologies
  • Communication infrastructure such as grid mesh networks

What will you need:

  • A Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
  • A current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Equivalent work experience in metering, construction or maintenance of network infrastructure
  • An outstanding attitude and willingness to work with a broad range of people across the business and our most important, our customers
  • A focus on safety, and making sure you get yourself and others home safely at the end of each day

About Canberra

Canberra is the capital of the ACT. It has a population of 400,000 and is a modern city with a cosmopolitan feel. It offers all the city services and lifestyle amenities of a world-class capital, as well as being settled beside the alpine mountains and southeast coast which makes it an exceptional location for adventure.

Canberra boasts great food and wine culture and is very family-friendly with progressive education, health care, clean environment, and is home to some of Australia’s best roads and bike paths. It’s a safe, relaxed place to live.

Our application process

You should apply through our online recruitment portal outlining the key qualifications, skills and experiences that you can bring to this role.

If you have questions about the role, we encourage you to contact Anthony Laurent, Field Project Engineer on (02) 6248 3516.

If you need guidance with the application process you can contact Kirsty Spence on (02) 6270 7563.

Applications will close Sunday 3rd February 2019.




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