Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.


About the role

The Electrical Tradesperson plays a key role in the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems, working under the leadership and guidance of a Team Leader.

In this role, safety and teamwork are paramount. The Electrical Tradesperson is accountable for operating effectively as part of a crew, ensuring that all tasks are carried out to the highest safety and technical standards. Responsibilities may also extend to the maintenance, construction, and commissioning of high-voltage assets within the transmission network, supporting the reliable delivery of energy to customers and communities.

Day to day you will:

• Maintain, construct and commission high voltage primary and secondary assets
• Undertraining maintenance, construction and fault-finding of substation switch gear, transformers, substation protection schemes, relays and associated equipment
• Operating HV switching of primary plant
• Read and interpret drawings

The role requires work across multiple locations within South Australia and, where necessary, interstate.


About you

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, precision, and technical expertise and will be a clear communicator and a quick problem-solver, capable of working confidently with high-voltage systems.

Specific qualifications and experience required include:

• Knowledge and experience in maintaining high voltage primary and secondary assets of transmission and distribution systems.
• Current SA Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Current SA Electrical worker registration
• Current construction industry white card
• Current South Australian Drivers Licence;

 Desirable:

• High Voltage Switching Operator Accreditation (Cat 20 & Cat 2).
• High risk EWP and Forklift licences
• Working at heights qualification
• Current First Aid and CPR qualification

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Excellent employee benefit programs
Enjoy working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Access a variety of employee benefits including:

• 72hr / 9day fortnight
• Overtime at x2 time + LAFHA applicable when working away
• Excellent working conditions with a supportive leadership team
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• Paid parental leave

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation
We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.


Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow