Powerlink Queensland

Around this time last year, we were celebrating the first transmission tower being assembled for the Genex Kidson Connection Project. Now the final transmission tower has been installed to connect the Kidston Clean Energy Hub to the electricity grid. The achievement is a significant milestone which marks a total of 348 towers constructed along the 186km electricity transmission line. Learn more about the Genex Kidston Connection Project: https://bit.ly/49Sq7Bv Genex Power #energy #Queensland #transmission #milestone

While the festive season is a happy time for many, it can be a particularly hard time for victims of domestic violence. Powerlink team members from across Queensland have donated 25 old personal mobile phones to DV Safe Phone - a charity that collects repairs and gives free mobile phones to those living with, or escaping, domestic and family violence. The team dropped by the collection site at Broken to Brilliant Limited Op Shop - an organisation founded and run by domestic violence survivors who are supporting fellow survivors, and DV Safe phones will distribute these phones through over 300 domestic violence and law enforcement agencies, safe houses and hospitals Australia-wide. We are very proud to support this program, as everyone deserves a safe holiday season. #SafeForLife #community #DVSafePhone John Pynakker Marzan Akter

Our Harold Street neighbours have received a visit from a jolly group of Powerlink elves, delivering festive treats and a card to thank them for being wonderful neighbours. On behalf of the whole team, we wish you a holiday filled with kindness and joy, and a bright new year ahead. #community #thankyou

Powerlink’s Genex Kidston Connection Project has proudly provided community investment funding to support the 2024 Fit 4 Rural Futures Sports Camp in Charters Towers. This annual event, coordinated by the ICPA Aust - Isolated Children's Parents' Association offers rural and isolated children, many of whom are home-schooled, the chance to engage in sporting activities that would otherwise not be available to them. We are thrilled to support this initiative, where all coaches and mentors generously volunteer their time to make a positive impact and some wonderful memories for these kids. #ChartersTowers #Genex #communityinvestment #Queensland #energy

Shoppers at Capalaba Park Shopping Centre may see some Powerlink elves using our Pitch-In Volunteering Program to spread some holiday cheer wrapping presents. All proceeds are going to Youngcare, who provide vital services to young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities. Thanks to everyone who is helping to make the season a little brighter for all!  #community #volunteering

The Energy Charter Industry Working Group gathered for their annual review and reflect session in Adelaide, hosted by SA Power Networks. Powerlink has been part of many of the significant customer and community focused collaboration projects with the Charter this last year, as well as disclosed on our customer maturity progress. Looking forward to another valuable year in 2025 working with The Energy Charter signatories. #energycharter #bettertogether #collaboration Gerard Reilly Wendy Miller Eleonore Bridier Sabiene Heindl

In the past year, we have powered ahead delivering a world-class transmission network for Queensland. We are building more than infrastructure. We are engaging and investing in our communities, growing regional economies and building a legacy of lasting value for generations to come. Here are a few of our highlights: 🌏 Drove better practice community and landholder engagement across the industry. 🔌 Record-breaking number of network connection applications. 💡 Committed over two gigawatts of renewable energy projects. 🔋 Strengthened network with 300 megawatts of big batteries. 🤝🏻 Playing a key role in planning of renewable energy zones as the REZ Delivery Body.   👷🏻♀️ Commenced construction on Queensland's largest regional development project, CopperString 2032, and the CopperString Experience Centre opened in North Queensland. ⚡ Recognised for innovation in drone stringing on the Genex Kidston Connection Project with Infravision. ☀ Strong network performance during summer, particularly during a new record electricity demand. Thanks to everyone who contributed towards such a successful year, we're looking forward to 2025.    #Queensland #energy #everypossibilty 

We are delighted to welcome 14 undergraduate students who will be with us for the next 13 weeks during their summer university break as part of Powerlink's vacation program. The students kicked off their journey with an introduction to Queensland's transmission network, a tour of the office and a networking session with their new team leaders. Our vacation program provides an opportunity to learn about our industry and business and gain real life work experience across a range of departments. We are thrilled to have such enthusiastic and bright minds joining us this summer. #vacationprogram #everypossibility #Queensland #energy John Pynakker Amanda Massey Caoimhe O'Shaughnessy

That’s a wrap on the final James Cook University and Powerlink working group for 2024. Earlier this year, Powerlink signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the university to work together in providing opportunities for students as part of CopperString project delivery. We are progressing with several exciting initiatives and look forward to sharing these in the new year. #copperstring #copperstring2032 Vikram Dhiman, Thomas Dockray, Susannah Greenleaf, Colette Lewis, Hannah Cameron

Indigenous Relations Advisor, Christy, says working with Traditional Owner groups at Powerlink is different to anywhere else she’s worked. And that’s a big part of the reason she joined our team.   “I’ve found Powerlink has been very open to suggestions on how we can work better with Traditional Owners. Since I started as a Cultural Heritage Advisor, any ideas I’ve had about ways to work better or improve engagement have been welcomed. I’ve not really had that in any other jobs I’ve held. Here, people are so open to different ideas and ways in which we can work more positively.” Find out more about the important work Christy is doing at Powerlink: https://bit.ly/3D83MDS   #EveryPossibility #Queensland #energy #jobs #careers #nowhiring