Why work at ActewAGL?
ActewAGL offers challenging and exciting work, excellent benefits
and conditions, rewards and flexibility, and the chance to be part of
a successful team.
ActewAGL is a joint venture between ACTEW Corporation (ACT
Government owned) and The Australian Gas Light Company (AGL).
Business activities
ActewAGL's range of business activities include:
- planning, developing, constructing, operating and
maintaining the electricity and gas networks in the ACT,
Queanbeyan and Nowra
- providing water and wastewater services under contract to ACTEW
Corporation who own the ACT's water and wastewater assets
- retailing electricity, green energy, natural gas, water and
wastewater services to customers
- providing internet services in a joint venture with TransACT under
the name Grapevine
- providing Australia's largest integrated environmental analytical,
monitoring and consulting services under Ecowise.
- utilising communications systems such as trunk mobile radio and
other state-of-the-art technologies
- researching and investing in wind farming, mini-hydro technology
and a range of energy and water conservation initiatives.
Careers
You name it and ActewAGL probably has a position for it. The
diversity of ActewAGL's business operations means exciting career
options are available in many fields.
Do one of these jobs appeal to you?
- Ensure the electricity distribution network - poles, lines and
substations - delivers electricity to meet the highest levels of
customer expectations. ActewAGL line workers do this and more!
- Performing financial analysis or investigating complex investment
scenarios for business growth, while being paid to complete your
Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) qualification. You could do
this as an ActewAGL Financial Analyst!
- Apply your engineering qualifications to conduct maintenance
planning for dams, reservoirs and networks in order to secure
Canberra's water supply. This is typical work for our Water
division engineers.
Or consider some of the other careers at ActewAGL - we've
got plenty!
- Water industry operations
- Taxation and management
accounting
- Technical project
management
- Electrical (systems/ line
work)
- Legal advice
- Communications systems
- Human Resources advice
- Engineering
- Administration
- Scientific services
- Hydrology
- Information technology
- Quality
- Safety and environmental
systems
- Sales, marketing and
communications
People
ActewAGL is a big family, which
likes to develop and reward
each individual's achievements.
The organisation will do
everything possible to look after
its employees and keep them
safe and well. Examples of this
include:
- corporate and social club events - ActewAGL has an annual
awards event, a kids Christmas party, golf days, barbecues,
sporting teams and charity fundraising events
- a Winning Ways program that rewards outstanding innovation,
superior customer service, inspirational leadership, great team
work, community awareness, top performance in work, and
health, safety and environment initiatives
- Life Guard - the organisation's health, safety and environment
program, which provides a framework for continuous
improvement in our systems, work practices and behaviours.
ActewAGL employs over 950 people and has a long and interesting
history, dating back to when the construction of Canberra began.
The organisation has an enormous sense of pride in its ability
to deliver products and services to the highest customer service
standards. This has been recognised within the energy industry and
the wider business community through numerous awards.
What we value in our people
- Reliability
- Striving to achieve the best possible results
- Friendly, responsive and efficient customer service
- Highly ethical business standards
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a constant eye on cost and risk
- Safe and environmentally friendly practices
- Dignity, equity and fairness
- High levels of motivation and a sense of fun
Benefits
Do you want to commence or continue studying but find it difficult to
obtain permanent work?
At ActewAGL you can do both. ActewAGL supports employees with
their studies in the form of study leave and/or financial assistance.
Would you like to take more than four weeks paid leave each year?
Is travel your thing? Or is it hard to secure childcare during school
holidays?
For these reasons or similar, you can buy extra leave through
ActewAGL's Purchase Leave scheme.
Other benefits include:
- generous pay and conditions
- incentive scheme bonus
- salary sacrifice for electricity, natural gas and water accounts
- paid maternity leave and access to paternity leave
- income protection
- excellent safety equipment and systems
- assistance counsellors.
A generous package of benefits and conditions are covered in our
federal award and agreement (copies available on request).
Pathways and entry-level positions
Graduate engineers
Typically employed on a three-year development rotation program
under the technical direction of senior engineers, a tertiary level
qualification in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental or
chemical engineering is a pre-requisite for a graduate engineering
position.
Graduate accountants
Taxation accountants, financial analysts, and financial and regulatory
strategists are all possible careers for graduate accountants with the
organisation. ActewAGL employs recent graduates or students who
are due to complete their course of study during the year.
Tertiary vacation employment
Our vacation employment program provides a paid work placement
to university students during their summer break. Places are limited,
and there is always strong demand.
Scholarships and cadetships
Students undertake full-time study at university and are required
to work with ActewAGL during the three-month summer holiday
period. ActewAGL assists these scholarship and cadetship holders
financially with the provision of a wage, as well as providing on the-
job experience in the chosen field of study.
Work experience
Work experience opportunities for secondary students are
coordinated by schools through the ACT Work Placement
Administrator and Office of Adult Education and Training.
Traineeships
Trainees are employed in full-time positions and undertake study
in their field with an approved tertiary education provider, such as
the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). Where applicable trainees
will be given time during work hours to accommodate study.
Apprenticeships
Networks division recruits apprentices as trainee line workers and
systems electricians.
To be eligible to apply for these positions applicants must hold a
Year 10 Certificate and have passed the pre-apprenticeship test.
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Martin Lomé Testimonial
I started with ActewAGL 4 years ago and am the manager of water projects and I am proud to say that I work for ActewAGL.
The people I work with have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the delivery of water projects. Working in Water Division for ActewAGL provides a unique opportunity for technically orientated people including project managers to be involved in a wide variety of projects not only limited to the area they have specialised in. The ActewAGL organisation is of a size that allows close involvement in projects from the planning stage through to completion. There are real opportunities for people to acquire solid breadth and depth of experience.
ActewAGL places a high emphasis on environmental compliance and sustainability. We always look for solutions that minimise impact on the environment. Employee safety is paramount. ActewAGL has a strong safety culture and the safety of our employees and contractors is extremely important to us.
The water and wastewater systems in Canberra comprise interesting and unique features. We also have a diverse program of projects to deliver over the next few years. ActewAGL is a learning organisation where employees are constantly encouraged to evolve and grow. We welcome and encourage innovation and in many ways we help our people to succeed.
Tim Brake Testimonial
I am an electrical engineer working as a Project Manager in Water Division. I started with ActewAGL as a graduate and participated in the Graduate Program. As part of this program I completed several rotations and as such gained exposure to different areas of the business. This gave me the opportunity to try out various roles to see what was most interesting, and provided me with contacts throughout the organisation.
I have been working in the field of Project Management now for over six years, and have found it both challenging and rewarding, due to the diversity of the work – ranging from ‘hands on’ design, contract management, site construction, and finances – and the satisfaction of seeing your project evolve from concept through to completion. I’m also fortunate to be working with and learning from a great bunch of engineers with solid technical credentials as well extensive industry experience.
There is no better time to join the industry. With so much money currently being invested in water infrastructure, there are many interesting projects to look forward to, and certainly no shortage of work and opportunities.
Priscilla Ruddle Testimonial
I’m currently working as the Operations Manager in the Field Services Branch, Water Division for ActewAGL. I started with ActewAGL as a part of their Graduate Engineering Program and have worked in several positions within Water Division including time at our sewerage treatment plant and part of the project team building a new water treatment plant. There are lots of opportunities and challenging roles within ActewAGL.
We maintain the sewerage and water network right across Canberra so experience can be gained in sewerage or water treatment, planning, project work and day to day maintenance and operations. Given the current drought and importance of water as an essential resource, there are lots of interesting projects to be involved in.
My current work is challenging as we manage people and resources to keep the sewer, water and stormwater networks operating. Every day is different and it is satisfying to be able to see the results of my hard work and how it contributes to the organisation and people of Canberra. ActewAGL is a great company to work for and it looks after its employees really well with great conditions and a flexible working environment.
Michael Hogg Testimonial
I started with ActewAGL in 1994 as a labourer, and as a result of various career opportunities, I am currently a Design Officer in the Project Design Branch, Networks Division. My main roles and responsibilities include, project estimation and design, project monitoring, CAD drafting, and liaising with key stakeholders.
ActewAGL has a very positive culture and there is a real sense of camaraderie. The workforce culture is extremely positive and I am surrounded by good people.
The scope of my work is quite varied and I am constantly given new and exciting challenges. I gain a real sense of satisfaction from seeing something that I have designed and monitored come to completion.
ActewAGL has very flexible employment conditions and excellent opportunities for training and development. If you are willing to work hard there are lots of opportunities for promotion. The organisation has a strong commitment to the community and a focus on the safety of its employees.
Darryl Ramm Testimonial
I started work with ActewAGL 21 years ago and currently hold the position of Manager Health, Safety, Environment and Quality. I joined ActewAGL as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic working on construction projects. After several years working as a Fitter/Mechanic I decided that I wanted to go to University and study to become an Electrical Engineer.
ActewAGL encouraged this and offered me a cadetship for the duration of my studies.
ActewAGL has been very supportive of my career development and I have had the opportunity to work in a number of roles and areas within the organisation. These have included areas as diverse, Solar generation, Communications systems and Network Operations
In my current role the key responsibilities are the management of our Quality, Safety and Environmental systems and their accreditation, our Training programs and delivery including our apprentice training, managing staff welfare programs and our Health and Safety policy and procedures.
ActewAGL’s size makes it a flexible and dynamic place to work allowing me to gain experience across a wide variety of areas. My work is extremely varied and always challenging, life is never boring. ActewAGL has a strong peer support network with open sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Fiona Wright Testimonial
I started my career with ActewAGL in 1993 as a Cadet Engineer; in 1997 I began working as a Graduate Engineer and am now currently employed as Customer Works Manager, Networks Division.
I was initially attracted to ActewAGL because of the cadetship as I would not have been able to afford to study away from home had I not had the financial assistance that this gave me. The cadetship was fantastic; I was able to study my electrical engineering degree full time at the University of Wollongong all the while knowing I had a team to support me. I spent my university holidays working at ActewAGL and gaining valuable experience which gave me an advantage in my university studies
I am currently on 12 months maternity leave however upon my return to the organisation I will be managing approximately 90 staff responsible for: The Construction of new electricity networks, Pole and Line Inspection, Electricity Metering and Vegetation Management for the entire ACT region. This involves providing technical advice and consultation with my team, Safety Issues, Communicating regularly with the workgroup, Process engineering and control, HR/IR issues (managing an industrial workforce), reporting and administration
ActewAGL is large enough to offer many professional career paths and prospects, yet small enough to offer flexibility and true family friendly values to cater for individual’s needs. Being a multi utility there is diversity not present in many other companies. For example there are roles for electrical engineers in not only Electricity Networks, but also in many other divisions of ActewAGL water, wastewater, and communications.
Jim Howarth Testimonial
I joined ActewAGL on the 17th June 1985 and am the oldest surviving member of the Zone Substations Team. My role involves maintaining all equipment in the 132kV substations as well as passing on the knowledge I have gained through working in the maintenance/construction areas of substations and transformers. I also mentor the newer members of the team who work with me e.g. attitudes and work practices specific to ActewAGL.
I was initially attracted to the company because of the good wages, and access to different and interesting work and continue to believe that our wages/conditions are one of the company’s strengths. We have access to fantastic equipment and there is a very strong focus on safety within the organisation.
One of the most engaging parts of my current role is the ability to see a well planned job through to completion. When we achieve a great result and everything is working well I gain great satisfaction from my work.
Employee Benefits at ActewAGL
As part of ActewAGL’s ongoing commitment to its people, the following employee benefits are available to our employees.
ActewAGL provides employees with a number of employee benefit programs. Some example of these are; providing income security in the event that an employee becomes ill or injured, personal development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a number of tax effective salary sacrifice options.
Detailed below are some of the benefit programs available, full details on all of the employee benefits offered, including eligibility requirements, are available on the Intranet or from the Human Resources Department.
Health & well-being
- Income Protection Insurance – salary payments for up to two years are available to all employees who are ill or injured, and away from work for more than two weeks,
- Vaccinations – free annual flu vaccination, hep A&B, tetanus;
- Health examinations – free examination for anyone who becomes ill or injured at work as well as annual health programs that include (cholesterol, blood pressure, health risks, etc);
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling for employees and immediate family members which includes appropriate referrals as required;
Salary Sacrifice
- Electricity, Water, Sewerage & Gas Services – employees can salary sacrifice payments to ActewAGL accounts effectively reducing taxable income;
- Other salary sacrifice options – employees may also elect to salary sacrifice towards superannuation, notebook computers, airline club membership and novation leasing of motor vehicles;
48/52 Flexible Work Scheme
- Employees may take an additional four weeks of paid recreation leave by entering into an arrangement whereby your salary is reduced in 26 equal instalments;
Education and personal development
- Study Assistance – financial assistance and support is available to employees to undertake further study which provides mutual benefit to them and ActewAGL;
- Study Leave – approved study leave of up to five hours a week is available to assist employees with studies and exams;
- Personal Development – ActewAGL actively promotes a culture of personal development by providing a range of in-house and external training programs;
Financial Planning
- Financial Advice – financial planning and advice
- Home Loans – access to member equity home loans through two of our superannuation providers;
- Pre Retirement Seminars - free seminars to assist employees examine all your retirement and financial planning options;
Recognising and rewarding your contributions
- Incentive Scheme – employees can join in our success and receive a financial reward by actively participating in the ActewAGL Incentive Scheme aimed at meeting and exceeding a number of performance targets and objectives;
- Shooting Stars Program – the Shooting Stars Program recognises and rewards employees through four key categories;
- ‘Pat on the Back Award’ – recognises and provides instant awards at the Divisional level to employees for a job well done;
- Long and Dedicated Service Award – awarded to employees who have served with the company, and its predecessors for 25 years of more.
Corporate and Social Club Events
ActewAGL has an annual staff dinner, a kids Christmas party, golf days, Barbecues, sporting events and charity fundraising events.
The annual dinner is a major event with celebrity hosts such as Red Symonds and entertainers such as Marcia Hines. Staff feedback on the 2006 dinner can be viewed in the newsletter attached.
CONNECTED JUNE 2007 (PDF 159KB)
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