Protection Engineering Manager

Ready to drive Queensland’s clean energy future? Join us as a Protection Engineering Manager and build a rewarding career that shapes tomorrow.

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 a permanent Protection Engineering Manager and amplify your impact. This is a permanent opportunity, and will be based at our Townsville office.

Your Opportunity

As our Protection Engineering Manager, your skills and knowledge of electrical protection delivery and risk management will be key to Energy Queensland’s continued success and growth.

You are a competent people leader who also provides technical RPEQ protection advice to the business. You lead a specialised skillset in the organisation, and your days will see you focus on people leadership, efficient delivery, providing technical expertise, and assessing risk management.

Once in the role, you will spend your time between acting as a subject matter expert overseeing the delivery of projects, and also coaching and mentoring yourteam. Further duties include :

• Leadership :

Foster a culture of excellence by delivering high performance, positively leading change, encouraging open communication, and promoting cross-collaboration and innovation.

Provide RPEQ supervision to technical employees based locally and remotely.

• Technical :

Provide technical leadership and direction, ensuring delivery of engineering activities by making significant engineering decisions.

Apply and provide feedback on the application of standards and processes used in the application of protection systems

Focus on delivery, reliability, security, cost, safety, and environmental issues, utilising risk-based techniques to ensure optimal outcomes.

With either a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $206,634 for 9 days and $233,498 for 10 days + 14.75% superannuation .

For a comprehensive list of key accountabilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role, please click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.

What’s On Offer?

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

• Need wheels : Novated lease options for personal use.
• Bonus memberships : Access to Corporate Health memberships, Fitness Passport and professional memberships.
• Flexibility that works : Flexible working arrangements, including up to 50% work-from-home options for applicable roles.

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

What You’ll Bring

You will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering that meets the qualification requirements of the Washington Accord, and be a RPEQ .

Not only are you a technical expert in the area of power system protection , you are also a strong leader who can develop capability and offer coaching opportunities to your team of engineers and technical professionals.

When it comes to your knowledge, skills, and ability, you can demonstrate :

• Technical knowledge which equips you to be an engineering SME related to protection systems in a power network . You are well-versed in making engineering calculations and analysis including the application of risk management techniques, with a strong technical background in protection system design and / or operations .
• The ability to engage, develop, and lead a high-performance team , who deliver high quality sustainable technical solutions.
• A strategic mindset where you consider how to innovate and improve processes and evolve tactics to then positively influence the business.

Thinking of your transferrable or soft skills, you will bring with you :

• A high level of well-developed communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a range of key internal and external stakeholders. You can build rapport, collaborate with peers and stakeholders,and maintain professional relationships at all levels.
• The ability to think strategically , drive innovation, and lead change before delivering positive results .

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.

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 to include your :

• Current resume outlining your career to date
• Cover letter detailing your experience, suitability, and motivation for the role

Applications will close at 11 : 30pm on Monday 14th July, 2025. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

Need additional information? Contact :

• Lauren Gormley-Blears | Recruitment Advisor |

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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