Field Construction Officer

About the role

Base salary from $86,849 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience 

Working within our Distribution Field Operations team, we have an opportunity for an experienced Field Construction Officer to join our Burnie OR Devonport based crews. This is a hands-on role out in field, assisting the team in building, maintaining and repairing the electricity network across the local area.

The role is responsible for providing service to internal and external customers in distribution electricity supply, using the pro-line erector, borer, staking unit and other construction resources available.

As a Field Construction Officer, you are required to attend to assigned tasks as well as service faults in a timely manner, managing customer expectations and always ensuring safety compliance for both the customer and all TasNetworks employees. Works are to be completed to an acceptable standard, ensuring quality and compliance is consistently maintained.

About you

To be successful as a Field Construction Officer at TasNetworks, you will hold a Construction White Card, together with one or more of the following licences (desirable not essential):

• High Risk Work Licence – Basic Rigging, Dogging, Vehicle Loading Crane, 20T Slewing Crane


• Heavy Combination Drivers Licence/Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence/Medium Rigid Drivers Licence, coupled with proven experience in operating such machinery.

You’re practical, safety-focused and work well in a team. You take pride in doing quality work and are willing to work after hours and attend emergency call-outs. You will offer good communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.

You’ll be part of a skilled field workforce doing important work that keeps the lights on across Tasmania. We offer permanent work, training and development, and the chance to build a long-term career in the electricity industry.

If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a crew and making a real difference for communities, we’d like to hear from you.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full time opportunity, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

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  • Work a 9-day fortnight
  
  
  • 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
  
  
  • Electricity discount of 16.66%
  
  
  • Ability to participate in regular overtime and the on-call roster
  
  
  • 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
  
  
  • Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
  
  
  • Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate) 
  
  
  • All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful
  
  
  
  

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here. 

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1st March 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Trent Lehman, Works Delivery Leader – [email protected]

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you prefer a location in the North West of Lutruwita/Tasmania, you'll find a range of exquisite places to call home while taking up this role. This region is nestled along a picturesque coastline, dotted with progressive towns and cities. Here, you can embrace a relaxed lifestyle while having convenient access to the great outdoors. Discover the wonders of the world heritage area of Cradle Mountain, just waiting to be explored. The North West offers a tranquil and scenic environment, perfectly complementing your professional aspirations.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.