The Smart Meter Upgrade Project requires additional electricians across the Brisbane metropolitan region.
Working under the Downer/Energex banner we need electricians with a “safety first focus” to deliver our Project.
We are seeking reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious individuals to join our contractors on a major metering project across the Brisbane metropolitan area.
This is a high-volume, ongoing opportunity with full training and strong operational support provided.
What’s on offer
• Full training, inductions and ongoing supervisor support
• Consistent, high-volume work
• Fortnightly pay
• Structured scheduling, logistics and job allocation handled for you
• Strong safety culture (“Zero Harm” environment)
About you
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Committed to safety and quality
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Requirements
• Valid QLD Electrical Licence
• White Card
• First Aid, CPR & LVR
• Fetch inductions (Green Card / Life Support / Operational)
• ABN
• Public Liability Insurance
• Vehicle Insurance
• Reliable vehicle (van or ute)
• Standard electrical tools & battery drill
About Us:
Skilltech, part of Downer, has been a leader in the metering industry for over 35 years.
We read more than 50 million meters and replace over 200,000 meters annually, with a strong reputation built on safety and quality.

Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.