Empowering safe, reliable plant performance through skilled electrical maintenance, asset support and hands-on improvement at Stanwell Power Station.

• Staff Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson position at Stanwell Power Station
• Located 25 minutes from Rockhampton City
• Four day working week with attractive salary

About the role

This is a permanent full time position based at Stanwell Power Station. The purpose of the role is to provide electrical support and input to the operation and maintenance of Stanwell Power Station plant, assisting in the fixed term management of plant assets and undertaking plant improvements.

Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson are required to carry out routine and breakdown maintenance and coordinate work party activities in accordance with Stanwell’s safe system of work.

Key activities include:

• Performing work allocated within the weekly schedule
• Investigating and identifying faults in response to plant alarms / breakdowns.
• Providing feedback on opportunities to improve plant performance, maintenance work, coaching and mentoring to others.
• Developing a plan to correct plant faults and sourcing all required resources to correct faults.

About you

• Electrical Trade Certificate and a current Queensland Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence (or equivalent – essential)
• Cert III Instrument qualification (or equivalent – essential)
• Hold a current manual drivers license (C Class).
• Experience in the maintenance of a modern thermal power station or heavy industry.
• Ability to learn and apply the Stanwell Power Station Safe System of Work.

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4-day work week
• Buses provided from Gracemere and Rockhampton
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available for certain roles
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
• Responses to the following shortlisting selection criteria:

1. How does this job fit within your long-term career plan, and what do you hope to gain from this experience?
2. What achievements or responsibilities in your current role demonstrate that you are a strong candidate for this position?

Applications close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 24 February 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.