Cairns Maintenance Field Lead - Safety & Ops

Downer; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor based in Cairns to lead field operations across the Origin Public & Embedded Networks contract. You will guide operational crews, manage contractor performance and ensure safe, compliant service delivery that meets customer and contractual outcomes.

Join a focused team in a dynamic utilities environment with opportunities for progression and a commitment to flexibility and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising field operations within utilities, maintenance or infrastructure environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing operational crews and contractors.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance and service delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance customer expectations, operational priorities and contractual outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support field crews delivering maintenance and network services.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities across the Origin contract.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards.
• Drive contractor and crew performance to meet contractual requirements.
• Monitor operational performance, quality and customer outcomes.
• Support incident response and resolution activities when required.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Champion Downer's Zero Harm culture and commitment to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety/compliance

Communications

Contractor management

Field operations supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Downer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor based in Cairns to lead field operations across the Origin Public & Embedded Networks contract. You will guide operational crews, manage contractor performance and ensure safe, compliant service delivery that meets customer and contractual outcomes.

Join a focused team in a dynamic utilities environment with opportunities for progression and a commitment to flexibility and inclusion in the workplace.