• Regional lifestyle near Kingaroy with a 4-day week and great culture
• Work on complex plant systems in a large-scale generation site
• Senior technical role with mentoring and problem-solving focus

About the role

This is a full-time opportunity located at Tarong Power Stations in the South Burnett region of Queensland.

If you’re seeking to step away from city FIFO, long commutes or shutdown-to-shutdown work, this role offers a more balanced, long-term lifestyle without stepping back from technically challenging work. You’ll be part of the Electrical and I&C Maintenance Team, working across complex plant, systems and processes that support safe and reliable power generation.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role where you’ll be trusted to diagnose issues, solve problems and contribute to the ongoing performance and reliability of a large-scale site. You’ll also play a key role in sharing knowledge and supporting the development of apprentices and junior team members.

The Instrumentation and Control Technician (I&C) role resides within the Electrical and I&C Maintenance Team and reports directly to the Instrument & Control Team Leader.  The I&C Technician performs fault finding, investigations and analysis on technically complex plant, systems and processes.

Key activities include:

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation
• Carry out complex fault finding and implement innovative solutions
• Provide technical assistance to the Electrical and Mechanical Teams and mentor Electrical/I&C Apprentices
• Monitor and evaluate plant performance to advise opportunities for improvement in availability, reliability and cost effectiveness
• Complete assigned technical work in a safe and timely manner

About you

• QLD Electrical Mechanic Licence (Mandatory)
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
• Associate Degree in Engineering (Desirable)
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex instrumentation faults
• Strong understanding of plant systems within heavy industrial environments
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions
• Experience mentoring or supporting developing trades (desirable)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement

About the location

Tarong Power Station is located near Kingaroy in the South Burnett, offering the chance to combine meaningful career growth with a more balanced regional lifestyle.

The area offers:

• Affordable living and a strong sense of community
• Easy travel to site, including bus services from nearby towns
• Access to open space, local food, wineries and weekend escapes
• More time back in your day for family, hobbies and wellbeing

If you are looking for a role where you can do high-value work, build strong relationships with operational leaders and enjoy a different pace of life without stepping away from career-defining work, this is a compelling opportunity. 

Why join Stanwell

At Stanwell, you will be part of an organisation with a strong safety culture, a supportive team environment and meaningful work that contributes to Queensland’s energy future.

Additional benefits and support include:

• 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 - Monday to Thursday
• Bus transport to site from Kingaroy, Nanango & Yarraman
• 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, 28  July 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, 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.