• Perform maintenance and fault-finding on high and low voltage power systems at Stanwell Power Station.
• Lead work parties, mentor apprentices, and support a strong safety culture.
• Enjoy a 4-day work week, professional development, and relocation support.

Stanwell is a major provider of electricity to Queensland and beyond, operating some of the most efficient power stations in the Southern Hemisphere. We’re seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Power Systems team at Stanwell Power Station, just 25 minutes from Rockhampton. If you’re passionate about technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About the role

As an Electrical Technician in our Power Systems area, you’ll play a key role in the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our power station’s electrical infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for:

• Performing routine and breakdown maintenance on high-voltage and low-voltage power systems and associated equipment.
• Investigating and identifying faults in response to plant alarms and breakdowns, and developing effective solutions.
• Coordinating and leading work parties, ensuring all activities are completed safely and efficiently in line with Stanwell’s Safe Work Systems.
• Supporting plant performance and efficiency monitoring, and contributing to asset management and plant improvement initiatives.
• Participating in the on-call roster and responding to out-of-hours maintenance activities as required.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to apprentices and new team members, and actively contributing to a positive team culture.
• You’ll work a 4-day week (Tuesday to Friday), with limited travel requirements and the potential for relocation support for the right candidate.

About you

You are a qualified and experienced electrical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You bring:

• An Electrical Trade Certificate and a current Queensland Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence (or equivalent).
• Degree or Associate degree of engineering.
• Experience in the maintenance of power stations, heavy industry, or similar high-reliability environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and use computerised control systems.
• A proactive approach to safety, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership skills, with a commitment to upholding Stanwell’s values and code of conduct.
• A current manual driver’s licence (C Class).

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 submit your application, please apply online with your CV. 

Applications close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 27 January 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.