Electrical Supervisor

Suburban Connect; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Connect invites applications for an Electrical Supervisor role supporting the Suburban Rail Loop project in Melbourne. The position leads a team of electricians, oversees installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, and ensures safety and quality across construction activities.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in electrical supervision, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Tunnelling or underground mining experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of electricians on Suburban Connect (Suburban Rail Loop).
• Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely project completion.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshoot electrical issues as needed.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Job description

Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling including CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction delivering the Tunnels South package on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, on behalf of Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).

We have a broad range of roles available to build our diverse and inclusive workforce, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications and many others.

SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is now under construction, with tunnelling to start in 2026 and trains to be running by 2035.

Suburban Connect is constructing the 16kms of tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley using 4 tunnel boring machines and a range of excavation methods. The works also include 55 cross passages, 2 tunnel portal structures, 2 station box excavations and associated supports.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Supervise and lead a team of electricians on Suburban Connect (Suburban Rail Loop)
• Ensure all projects comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely project completion.
• Conduct inspections and troubleshoot electrical issues as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Tunnelling or underground mining experience highly regarded.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition