Mechanical Tradesperson
Role Overview
This is a full time opportunity located at Stanwell Power Station.
The purpose of this role is to provide mechanical support and input to the operation and maintenance of Power Station plant, assisting in the longer term management of plant assets and undertaking plant improvements. Mechanical Tradespersons are required to perform routine and breakdown maintenance and coordinate work party activities in accordance with Stanwell’s safe system of work.
Key activities include:
Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
Coordinate work parties and ensure safe work practices
Investigate faults and plan corrective maintenance activities
Support plant improvements and commissioning of modifications
Mentor apprentices and contribute to team meetings
Full Job Posting
About the role
This is a full time opportunity located at Stanwell Power Station.
The purpose of this role is to provide mechanical support and input to the operation and maintenance of Power Station plant, assisting in the longer term management of plant assets and undertaking plant improvements. Mechanical Tradespersons are required to perform routine and breakdown maintenance and coordinate work party activities in accordance with Stanwell’s safe system of work.
Key activities include:
Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
Coordinate work parties and ensure safe work practices
Investigate faults and plan corrective maintenance activities
Support plant improvements and commissioning of modifications
Mentor apprentices and contribute to team meetings
About you
Mechanical Trade Certificate with experience in machining and manual driver licence (C Class)
Experienced in power station or heavy industry maintenance
Skilled in fault finding, planning and safe work coordination
Knowledge of air heaters and fans (desirable)
Strong communicator and team contributor
Benefits
- Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
- Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
- Full income protection cover
- Salary packaging options
- 4-day work week / Flexible work arrangements
- Buses provided from Gracemere and Rockhampton
- On-site canteen services
- Relocation packages available for certain roles
- Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
- Purchased and volunteer leave options
- Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
- Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
- Exceptional safety culture
- Plus, a whole lot more!
About Stanwell
Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety and wellbeing are delivered.
What’s next?
To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.
Applications close
- 11:55pm, 13 October 2026
- Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com
- As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).
- Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.
- We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.
- If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
About Stanwell Corporation
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