Administration Trainee

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.

Life at Powerlink

As the Administration Trainee , 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.

• Traineeship wages from $26,523.91 for school leavers to $42,687.00 for adults (Year 12 + 5 years)
• Start your administrative career with a Government Corporation!
• 9 Day Fortnight with other great Employee Benefits
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
• Access to onsite gym facility

Find a career that matters and lasts

Starting in Reception for the first three months, you'll be meeting and greeting visitors, providing security access cards, scheduling transport, answering phones and providing customer service to all the visitors that come to Powerlink. This could include members of Government, company representatives, members of the public or new employees!

You will also spend some time in the Mail Room, liaising with couriers, supporting with mail distribution, archiving and advising employees of their deliveries. Part of your traineeship will be spent in Admin teams throughout the business where you will also be trained in Financial Administration, Travel Bookings, Uniform & Stationary Ordering, Catering and assisting with functions and events throughout the year.

The community you will join

You will report to the Team Leader of Administration and Corporate Services in the Communications, Customer, and Engagement team. Joining a large team of administrators supporting the Powerlink business, you’ll work a 9-day fortnight from 8:15 AM to 5:05 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break each day. Enjoy plenty of free onsite parking or a convenient walk from Virginia Train Station!

Your expertise

We're looking for a warm, friendly and organised self-starter who's a good team-player and who loves providing great customer service. You'll have good time management, great people skills, and be motivated by helping others. You'll have finished Year 12, with a pass in English and Math and have an interest in working in a corporate or administrative environment.

While you won't need any administration experience, you will need to have a passion for learning and acquiring new skills and be open to feedback. Some days will be varied, some days may feel repetitive - we're looking for somebody who want's long-term development and appreciates the opportunities available to them once they finish!

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 Thursday the 20th of June  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 .

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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.