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At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

As the Quality Assurance Coordinator for our CopperString 2032 project you will provide project management and assurance support for the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the Project assurance framework.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Quality Assurance Coordinator you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 245,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Competitive Salary starting from $129,309 plus 14.75% Super for a 9-day working fortnight
• Gain new skills and knowledge in a quality assurance role that will set you and your career apart
• Play your part in providing quality assurance expertise to connect Queensland to a brighter, more sustainable future

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities

The opportunity:

As our Quality Assurance Coordinator you’ll use your specialised expertise to support the project delivery team and ensure there are optimal quality assurance programs and methodologies in place to deliver the CopperString 2032 project objectives and deliverables. 

You will: 

• Provide project and quality assurance support to our project delivery team
• Support the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and frameworks to enable high quality project management, project controls, reporting and delivery of the project.
• Provide support in project analysis, optimisation, improvement and reporting, to identify and implement efficient and innovative quality assurance and productivity improvements.

The people you'll join:

You will be joining a professional and dedicated Project Services team and you will be part of a high performing CopperString 2032 project delivery team, based in our CopperString 2032 project office in Bowen Hills. 

CopperString 2032 is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and one of the largest expansions to the power grid in Australia. The CopperString 2032 project will increase the transmission capacity to 500kV and build 840 kilometres of transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa. This project will further unlock the renewable energy potential of this region.

We need your specialised quality assurance expertise to support the development of high voltage transmission infrastructure for our CopperString 2032 project delivery.

What you'll bring:

• Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or lesser qualification if coupled with significant experience in small scale project management.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems and internal auditing

We’d also need you to have demonstrated knowledge, experience and success in: 

• Project management responsibilities to ensure the project is governed appropriately and completes on time, on budget and to the desired quality.
• Provide advice on quality assurance and business processes.
• Develop and deliver structured training to individuals around team work practices and processes, project standards, processes, and governance.
• Provide governance and status reports to boards, stakeholders and management.
• Manage and monitor project and program compliance with practice standards and governance.
• Microsoft Project, Word and Excel as tools in the preparation of presentations and reports.

Find your possibility today:

If you recognise yourself in the above opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 1 December, 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

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