Transmission Lineworker | Crew Leader | Team Leader

About the role

We’re seeking experienced Transmission Lineworkers, Team Leaders and Crew Leaders to join our Sydney-based team in key leadership roles delivering major overhead line projects across NSW specifically Central West Orana.

In these key roles, you’ll lead and work alongside diverse crews on high-profile energy infrastructure projects that are helping power the future of New South Wales. Your contribution will play a vital part in delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and industries supporting the transition away from coal-fired power generation.

The role requires regular travel and working away from home, aligned with project timelines and rostered operations.

Key Responsibilities include

• Construct & maintain high-voltage transmission lines
• Perform network maintenance inspections to quality and HSE standards
• Climb transmission structures safely and efficiently
• Interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and maps

Culture & Benefits

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace designed to see you succeed in all areas of life:

• Sign-on bonus to welcome you on board
• Employee referral bonus of up to $5,000 for successful hires
• Yearly Paid international flight
• Travelling and Accommodation Allowance as per ATO guidelines
• Accrued RDO
• Roster 20/8
• Permanent – Full Time opportunities
• Work with modern trucks and state-of-the-art EWPs, tools, uniforms and equipment
• Supportive team environment with a strong depot and social culture
• Flights and Travel time paid to/from the following points of engagement: Cairns, Darwin, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne (including Avalon), Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Launceston

About You

With a strong pipeline of work, we’ve built a diverse crew of skilled Transmission Lineworkers and are now looking for experienced leaders who can bring teams together and lead effectively on the ground. If you lead by example, build trust within your team, keep safety front of mind, and step up to solve problems and make confident decisions when it counts, this is the role for you.

You’re a hands-on, confident leader who can engage and mentor a diverse crew. With strong technical expertise in overhead line work and a genuine commitment to safety and performance, you’re a trusted presence on site.

• Certificate III in ESI – Transmission Overhead or Equivalent
• Electrical Lineworker Licence
• 12 months in a crew/team lead position
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• OHS Construction Induction card (White/Blue card)
• High Risk Work Licence (EWP, Dogger); First Aid Training

Who we are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them. 

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply today, you belong here.