Your future is Energy Queensland:

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond. Here, you’ll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

Join us as our next Borer Lifter Operator (Power Worker Lifter Borer Operator) and amplify your impact. Our Operations Division currently has a permanent opportunity available at our Stafford Depot.

Your opportunity:

As a Borer Lifter Operator, you will be a key contributor to the team, assisting our tradespersons with the construction, maintenance, inspection and associated activities on the electrical network throughout Queensland. You will be responsible for a range of duties including general trades assistance, site establishment, site preparation, transport and collection of materials from various job sites and operation of equipment such as lifter/borers, flatbed trucks, forklifts and cranes. Your role is varied and active, with no two days the same.

Your remuneration is from $93k to $104k per annum + 14.75% super for a 9-day fortnight.

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Bonus memberships: Access to Corporate Health memberships, Fitness Passport and professional memberships.
Leave for real life: Access to additional health and wellbeing, culture and diversity leave options.

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

What you’ll bring:

You’re someone who has experience as a Borer Lifter Operator and can develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

Current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
Current High Risk Work Licence (forklift, dogman, rigger, VLC, slewing crane).
Crash Box HR and C6 Crane experience preferred.
Experience in safety observing and your ability to actively identify and implement risk control measures where needed.
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to build good working relationships with team members and external customers. You must have the ability to identify and understand customer needs.
Commitment to follow safety procedures and requirements to ensure the safety of work teams in the field and zone substations, traffic and the public.
Current manual ‘C’ class open driver licence.
Availability for call out and emergency work as well as work overtime as required.
Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.
Ability to safely work at heights.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values: We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Important: Please note as part of the recruitment process, you’ll be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you’re advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland’s renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, submit your application and include a current resume outlining your career to date.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 18th January 2026. Please note we will be assessing applications in real time and may close the vacancy sooner without prior notice.

Need additional information? Contact Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor, at conor.mitchell@energyq.com.au.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.