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Team Leader, Transmission Lines Maintenance

  • 508959
  • Elizabeth, SA, Australia, 5112
  • Full Time (8.0 hrs)
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  • 72 hour/9 day fortnight + all overtime paid at x2 time + LAFA for away work
  • Work on Electranet assets across metro and regional SA
  • 13% superannuation | Automatic Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

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

Enerven’s Transmission Maintenance and Aerial Services team ensures the safe, efficient and reliable operation of critical transmission assets across SA.

As a Team Leader in our Transmission Lines Maintenance team, you will lead and mentor multiple crews of Trade Qualified Powerline Workers to deliver the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission systems, including live line and bare hand works.

You will also support the delivery of project work – Including conductor replacement and removals, insulator and hardware replacement, tower and pole repairs and upgrades, new line builds, stringing new lines, new pole and tower installation etc.

As a Team Leader, you will:

  • Lead and coordinate daily activities of your crew on-site
  • Drive safety, quality, and efficiency across all project tasks
  • Report on progress and job status throughout project lifecycles
  • Mentor and develop team members to build capability and drive a positive culture
  • Collaborate with Operations Supervisors and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and company procedures


The majority of our projects are based in SA, across metro and regional areas. You will be required to work away from home on certain projects, with time away ranging from just a night or 2, up to 11 days on larger regional jobs. Generous travel allowances and double time over-time rates apply.


About you

You will bring a strong commitment to working safely, and the ability to learn new skills and adapt to changes in standards, systems, and technologies. You are a hands-on leader with a strong technical background and the ability to guide crews in complex, high-voltage environments.

Requirements include:

  • Certificate of Trade (Powerline), including a Cert III ESI - Transmission
  • Extensive post-trade qualification experience as a Linesman
  • Demonstrated leadership capability gained from previous experience in Leadership roles
  • SA Electrical License (or ability to get one)
  • Current SA driver’s licence - car and/or heavy vehicle
  • Experience working safely using Live Line techniques and methods would be great, but is not essential (however, you must be willing to work towards Live Stick and Barehand qualifications)
  • High Voltage Switching experience would be beneficial, but is not essential



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:


  • 9-day fortnight (includes 1 rostered day off)
  • All overtime (over 72hrs per fortnight) paid at double time
  • Generous living-away-from-home allowance
  • 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions)
  • 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
  • Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
  • Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
  • 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
  • Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
  • Leadership and career development opportunities
  • Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
  • Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

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.

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