Cable Jointer

About us

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

We are currently seeking experienced Cable Jointer to join our team based in Burnley. In this role, you will be responsible for a range of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, servicing, and fault/emergency restoration of CitiPower and Powercor’s underground electricity distribution network.

You’ll play a key part in delivering on our customer service objectives by ensuring the safe, reliable, timely, and cost-effective supply of electricity and associated services.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety, and you must hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical equipment (network infrastructure)
• Install and maintain de-energised LV / HV underground polymeric cables
• Perform straight through HV paper insulated to polymeric transition joint
• Operate plant, tools and equipment in relation to construction, commissioning, operating and maintenance of underground distribution systems
• Meeting quality requirements as measured by both      internal and external clients
• Maintain a professional image at all times e.g. cleanliness of fleet, maintenance of fleet and equipment, uniform, job site etc.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company safe working practices and procedures, WHS legislation, industry codes, specifications and standards 

Key criteria

• Working knowledge of electricity distribution network assets
• Understand and be proficient in required methods of jointing, terminating, installation and testing of cables
• The proven ability to assess work files from a written scope or maintenance file, ensuring related safety, quality, and client expectations are met
• The ability to respond to emergency and other activities issued verbally, undertake onsite assessment and make informed decisions as to actions required
• Use current data transfer systems as set out by CPAL for collecting/receiving  field based information

Note: Employment will be subject to the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment medical examination (which includes a hearing test, colour blindness and physical examination) as well as relevant drug and alcohol testing and to assess fitness for work, reference checks, as well as Entitlement to Work in Australia checks. 

Pre-requisites

You must submit copies of the following documents as part of your application to progress to the next stage. 

Incumbents may be required to undertake rostered out of hours faults duties. 

• Certificate III ESI Distribution Cable Jointing (mandatory)
• ESV licence as a Cable Jointer or meet the eligibility criteria to apply (mandatory)
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (optional)
• Switching training / authority (optional)
• Interstate applicants, please attach evidence of Qualification, Statement of Attainment, High Risk Licences and Construction Induction Card to your application. 

Your career with us

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy  and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+  allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.  

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.  
 

What’s next? 

Research shows that whilst men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised candidates tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet all criteria, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a match. 

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us.

Please submit your application via our careers website by 4 July 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Nadya Kartika from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us. 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.