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Flexible Working

Powerlink promotes work-life balance through a variety of flexible arrangements tailored to individual roles and needs. Most employees work a 9-day fortnight under the Union Collective Agreement. Additional options include:

• Varied start/finish times
• Compressed hours
• Part-time work
• Time-off-in-lieu
• Job-sharing
• Hybrid working across home, office, co-working spaces, and other sites

Career Development

Powerlink invests in employee growth with:

• Annual professional development allowances
• Support for external training and industry events
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Emerging and New Leaders Programs (with Melbourne Business School)
• Regular career and capability conversations

Leave Options

Comprehensive leave entitlements include:

• Up to 14 weeks paid parental/adoption/surrogacy leave, with superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Paid volunteer, study, compassionate, and special leave (e.g. reproductive, menstruation, gender affirmation, domestic violence, mental health)
• Cultural leave for sorry business and NAIDOC observance
• Additional leave purchasing and unpaid leave for long-term study or career breaks

Health and Wellbeing

Powerlink prioritises employee wellbeing through:

• Wellness programs and initiatives
• A culture of psychological safety and support
• Commitment to the health of employees, their families, and the broader Queensland community

Community Engagement

Through the Pitch In program, employees receive one day of volunteer leave annually. Powerlink also supports:

• Environmental and community partnerships
• Activities like tree planting, greening projects, and volunteering with local organisations

End-of-Trip Facilities

At the Virginia site:

• Free parking and EV charging stations
• Showers, lockers, bike facilities
• Retreat/prayer rooms with Wudu facilities
• Parent rooms and quiet workspaces