Quality and Assurance Specialist

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you. 

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

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

• Competitive salary working a 9-day fortnight starting from $151,965 + 14.75% super 
• 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 
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles 

The opportunity: 

As a Quality and Assurance Specialist, you will develop, implement, monitor, and review the Operations and Service Delivery Division's quality, risk, compliance, and information management systems to ensure they are effective and up to date. 

• Offer expert advice and oversight to ensure the Division meets and demonstrates compliance with mandatory requirements. 
• Support ongoing compliance and certification to ISO 9001 and other quality standards through internal audits and third-party certifications. 
• Ensure the Division has reliable information, records, and documents to meet compliance obligations and deliver functional responsibilities. 
• Help identify and assess risks and support risk owners in managing and monitoring those risks and controls. 
• Provide training and advice to management and staff to ensure effective adoption of quality, compliance, risk, and information management systems. 
• Monitor and review systems to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness. 
• Oversee the process for capturing issues, non-conformances, and improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of solutions. 
• Assist in maintaining the Division’s business continuity plans. 
   

The people you’ll join:  

You will join a dynamic and high-achieving team, reporting to the Team Leader, Quality and Assurance, within our broader Operational Support Services division based in Virginia. This team is committed to excellence and innovation, continually striving to enhance and perfect quality, risk, compliance, and information management systems. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Degree level qualification in Business, Quality Management or similar. 

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in quality, governance, risk, compliance, and information management systems, especially in the utility, asset management, or resources sector. You will excel in guiding organisations with significant statutory obligations, managing business improvements, and facilitating change through structured practices. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with commercial acumen, are essential. The ideal candidate will also hold a lead auditor qualification.  

Find your possibility today: 

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter before midnight on Sunday the 16th of February, 2025. 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 Elliot Price Tripcony (elliot.pricetripcony@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. about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information! 

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.  

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