Lineworker/Live Lineworker/Dual Trade

About The Role

PLEASE NOTE: Roles are based across various TasNetworks depots in Lutruwita/Tasmania – talk to us about your relocation and Visa sponsorship options

TasNetworks is growing rapidly as we support Tasmania’s renewable energy goals and major network upgrades. With new infrastructure, expanding projects and modern technologies underway, this is an exciting time to join an organisation shaping the state’s energy future and delivering work that will have long-term impact.

Imagine building your career in some of Tasmania’s most beautiful regions. Surrounded by rivers, forests, rolling hills and vibrant local communities, you’ll enjoy short commutes, fresh air, and a relaxed pace of life.

To support our growth, we are seeking interest from skilled and dedicated Lineworkers, Live Lineworkers, and Dual Trade Operators (in both Transmission & Distribution), to join our Field Operations teams. Working as part of our Works Delivery group, you’ll play a vital role in building, maintaining and restoring our electricity network. These roles are essential to keeping the power on for our communities—responding to faults promptly, delivering safe and reliable service, and working closely with customers when it matters most.

Opportunities Available:

Base salary ranging from $105,585 to $117,083 per annum (plus overtime and super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidates based on skills and experience

Lineworker

In This Role, You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Maintaining Overhead Distribution and Transmission Standards
• Delivering safe, compliant construction, maintenance and fault response
• Attending to faults efficiently and within budget
• Communicating effectively with customers and the community

Dual Trade

All Lineworker Responsibilities, Plus:

• Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution assets up to 22kV
• Installation and maintenance of public lighting, overhead conductors and cables
• Applying both electrical and linework trade skills across varied tasks

Live Lineworker

All Lineworker Responsibilities, Plus:

• Working autonomously in a dynamic Live HV environment
• Prioritising work and adapting to changing site conditions with a high level of technical competence

About You

You thrive in a team environment, communicate well and bring a strong commitment to safety and quality work. You’re proactive, adaptable and community minded. You will ideally bring:

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems (plus Transmission Overhead for Transmission roles)
• Tasmanian Electrical Practitioner’s Licence (or the ability to obtain)
• High Risk Work Licence (Dogging, Vehicle Loading Crane, EWP) – or ability to obtain
• Live Line accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• White Card, First Aid, and Medium Rigid Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Dual Trade Lineworkers: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll undergo a medical assessment to ensure the role can be performed safely.

If you are motivated and ready to enjoy the best of Lutruwita/Tasmania while doing work that matters, forward your interest today!

What's on offer

These are Permanent full-time opportunities, 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:

• Ability to participate in regular overtime and the on-call roster
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to these opportunities.

Expressions of Interest will remain open until February 2026; however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and will commence our shortlisting process during this time.

For further information about these great opportunities, please contact Sara Kean, Talent & Sourcing Specialist – sara.kean@tasnetworks.com.au

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 (talk to us about how we can support you with this) that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

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.