Job description
Join NKT's Service team in Australia and contribute to reliable energy infrastructure through HV and MV cable jointing and installation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work across Australia and New Zealand, supporting customers with cable accessories, installation activities, and technical guidance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance. Would you like to work on a wide range of projects that support the energy transition?
Deliver safe and high-quality cable installation services
As an HV and MV Cable Jointer, you will support installation projects and service activities across Australia and New Zealand. You will install cable accessories, provide technical support when required, and help ensure projects are completed in accordance with scope, quality requirements, and HSEQ standards. The position includes solo work as well as collaboration with project teams at a range of customer sites, helping keep electrical networks operating reliably.
Your responsibility will be to:
- Install HV and MV cable accessories across Australia and New Zealand
- Follow company procedures, industry standards, and safe systems of work
- Deliver quality workmanship in accordance with installation requirements
- Support customers with technical advice and onsite assistance when requested
- Assist with project completion, emergency call-outs, and site management activities
This position is based in Brisbane, Australia, reporting to the Product & Installation Manager Australia and New Zealand. Extensive travel is required, primarily within Australia, with approximately 200+ travel days per year.
Well-organized and collaborative professional with a safety focus
The right person for this position is comfortable in a variety of settings and handles their work with a practical, steady approach. They are customer-focused, comfortable working in a self-directed way, and contribute positively within a team setting. They approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, value high-quality outcomes, and are motivated to continue developing their knowledge and capabilities. NKT welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and career experiences.
You also have:
- Completed trade qualification
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing or Certificate III in Electrotechnology
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cable Jointer
- MV Jointing certification and experience up to 42kV (mandatory)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- HV Jointing certification and experience up to 220kV
Support a greener energy future with NKT
We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don't meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.
This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills through a variety of installation projects, collaborate with colleagues and customers across Australia and New Zealand, and gain exposure to a broad range of HV and MV cable technologies. You will be part of an international organisation supporting modern power infrastructure and the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
"As a leader, I value people who take pride in safe and high-quality work, support colleagues and customers, and are committed to continuous learning. This role offers varied project work across Australia and the opportunity to contribute to essential energy infrastructure," says Hiring Manager, Paul McLean.
If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Paul McLean at +61733206606 or [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Famke Darr at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About NKT
Company Overview
NKT A/S
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Founded1891
SizeApproximately 6,600 employees worldwide. Revenue of EUR 3,565 million in 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com)
What They Do
NKT A/S is a global supplier of complete AC/DC cable systems, designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable solutions for power transmission and distribution (source: linkedin.com). The company specializes in technically demanding long-distance subsea and underground cables, including specialized HVDC and HVAC systems for interconnectors, offshore wind farms, and power-from-shore applications (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, NKT offers low- and medium-voltage cables as well as cable accessories and services, making them a full-service provider for cable projects covering design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing maintenance (source: investors.nkt.com). Their customer base includes transmission operators, utilities, interconnector developers, industrial clients, and construction and infrastructure projects (source: investing.com). NKT positions itself as a key player in the green transition by connecting major power grids and supporting sustainable energy projects (source: nkt.com).
Projects & Track Record
Between 2019 and 2024, NKT completed projects expected to enable or facilitate 15 TWh of electricity by 2030, with an additional 12 TWh from projects completed in 2025 (source: marketscreener.com). In 2025, the company held a high-voltage project order backlog of EUR 10.2 billion, mostly based on DC technology, with projects worth approximately EUR 4 billion awarded in their high-voltage market (source: investing.com). One of the latest major contracts is the connection between Bornholm Energy Island and Zealand in Denmark, awarded in September 2025 (source: investors.nkt.com). NKT has a strong track record in offshore high-voltage DC cables for wind farms and major European power grids, including interconnectors and power highways (source: wikipedia.org). In June 2024, NKT expanded its production capacity by acquiring SolidAl, renamed NKT Esposende, strengthening the company’s position in medium- and high-voltage cables (source: investors.nkt.com).
Recent Developments
In February 2026, NKT reported record revenue for 2025 of EUR 3,565 million and an operational EBITDA of EUR 390 million, reflecting organic growth of 6% (source: investors.nkt.com). In November 2025, the company announced a new strategy with financial ambitions for 2030 along with organizational updates, while Q3 results showed 11% organic growth and an EBITDA of EUR 119 million (source: investors.nkt.com). The strategic integration of SolidAl, now NKT Esposende, has contributed to growth in the Applications business and strengthened the company’s production capacity (source: investors.nkt.com). The major contract for the Bornholm Energy Island to Zealand cable connection was also announced during this period as a key project (source: investors.nkt.com).
Working There
NKT hires employees across a wide range of functions including cable design, project management, quality assurance, finance, HR, production, and installation (source: nkt.com). The company refers to its employees as "Connectors," reflecting a culture centered around cable projects and power transmission (source: linkedin.com). Headquartered in Copenhagen, NKT has a broad industrial presence with manufacturing facilities and projects in high-voltage cables, subsea cables, offshore wind, railway products, and cable accessories (source: linkedin.com). Career communications highlight the company’s role in the green transition and advanced technical solutions, indicating a work environment focused on innovation and major infrastructure projects (source: nkt.com).
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