Life at Powerlink

As the Category Manager for Transmission Lines Materials, 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. 

• We offer relocation assistance for candidates based outside of Brisbane
• Onsite cafeteria & access to onsite gym facility
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

Find a career that matters and lasts

As part of Powerlink’s new Supply Chain team structure, we’re inviting applications for a Category Manager to oversee our team covering primary plant systems associated with high voltage transmission lines. Within this role you will define & deliver our category management strategy to ensure the best operational, financial and inventory outcomes for the business.  

• Utilise your technical knowledge to provide leadership, guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders and a team of category specialists
• Develop and oversee a portfolio of transmission lines categories, implementing plans and strategies to improve efficiency and meet the business’ upcoming pipeline of projects
• Build and maintain business relationships with vendors, utilising the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Framework to ensure the highest level of delivery & best financial outcomes
• Develop or review technical specifications for transmission line materials.
• Responsible for supplier Factory Audits, Design Reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and other vendor approvals.
• Provide technical support and guidance to your teamin developing and implementing technical innovation and standardisation of transmission line materials, support for major technical investigations, root-cause analysis and development of category strategies
• Analyse, develop recommendations, plan and implement solutions for supply chain resilience opportunities
• Maintain current knowledge of market trends for transmission line equipment in terms of technological development, global supply markets, industry advancements, and best practices.
• Have the opportunity to represent Powerlink at CIGRE and other relevant industry bodies

The community you will join

Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services; positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector. From our Primary and Secondary Systems through to our Transformers and Reactive Plants, this team links Powerlink to the latest, most sustainable technology, equipment and services that enable our success.

Your expertise

A degree and background in Electrical or Civil/Structure Engineering or similar discipline is critical for this role. You’ll also have previous experience leading and managing a team and be confident in your ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings and other technical documentation as it relates to the design and application of equipment and materials for Transmission Lines.

Experience with the following equipment will be highly regarded:

• Transmission Towers and Poles
• Transmission line conductors of all types
• OPGW and earthwire (including termination requirements for OPGW)
• Line insulators of all types including glass, porcelain and polymer
• Line fittings as commonly used in transmission line applications
• Protective devices which may be fitted to transmission lines to manage over-voltage

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 29th of March 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.