Electrical Site Supervisor

First Nations Jobs; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion

Career pathways

Opportunities on major infrastructure

Job summary

Downer Group in Queensland seeks an Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical, communications and mechanical infrastructure projects from construction through commissioning. Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent, you will coordinate field crews, subcontractors and resources to keep projects moving and safe.

This permanent role offers growth in energy & utilities, chances to influence delivery across major programs, and a supportive culture with a focus on safety, quality and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Workers Licence required.
• Cert III Electrotechnology or equivalent required.
• Experience leading crews within electrical, utilities, communications or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and direct workforce personnel.
• Strong understanding of site safety, quality assurance and construction delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make practical decisions in the field.
• Leadership style that earns respect through action, support and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities across electrical, communications and mechanical scopes.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and site resources.
• Keep projects moving by resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Support construction, commissioning and project completion activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and delivery partners.
• Monitor quality, compliance and performance across multiple work fronts.
• Lead toolbox talks, site safety activities and risk management processes.
• Create a positive team culture where safety and accountability come first.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Crew leadership

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Queensland Electrical Workers Licence

Cert III Electrotechnology (Electrician) or equivalent

Job description

The opportunity

The best supervisors don't stand back and watch.

They're the people crews turn to when things get challenging. They're the ones solving problems, keeping projects moving and making sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.

We're looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join our Energy & Utilities team, leading the delivery of electrical, communications and mechanical infrastructure projects from construction through to commissioning. Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent and working closely with Project Managers and Engineers, you'll play a key role in turning project plans into successful outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead experienced field crews, coordinate subcontractors and influence how projects are delivered across some of Australia's most important infrastructure programs.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day construction activities across electrical, communications and mechanical scopes
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and site resources
• Keep projects moving by resolving issues before they impact delivery
• Support construction, commissioning and project completion activities
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and delivery partners
• Monitor quality, compliance and performance across multiple work fronts
• Lead toolbox talks, site safety activities and risk management processes
• Create a positive team culture where safety and accountability come first

What we offer

• Permanent opportunity within a growth industry that is continuously expanding and evolving.
• Work on projects that directly support critical infrastructure and essential services.
• Suite of Downer benefits, including health and wellness initiatives.
• Join an organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options and has a demonstrated focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Career pathways into senior leadership and project delivery roles.

What we're looking for

• Queensland Electrical Workers Licence
• Cert III Electrotechnology (Electrician) or equivalent
• Experience leading crews within electrical, utilities, communications or infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and direct workforce personnelStrong understanding of site safety, quality assurance and construction delivery requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make practical decisions in the field
• A leadership style that earns respect through action, support and accountability

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.