Electrical Supervisor

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programs

Mental health & wellbeing program

Parental leave policy

Purchased leave option

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance in Melbourne. Coordinate electrical construction activities to deliver safe, compliant and efficient project outcomes through effective supervision.

The role requires a Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence, relevant trade qualification and proven delivery experience in construction/infrastructure. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential to drive project milestones and client

Qualifications

• Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence and relevant trade qualification.
• Experience delivering construction projects in the infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of Australian standards for electrical installations.
• Experience leading subcontractors, suppliers and direct workforce personnel.
• Strong leadership, planning, stakeholder engagement and people management skills.
• Experience with commissioning and permit to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervising site operations and subcontractor performance to achieve project milestones.
• Driving a strong safety culture through hazard identification, risk management and compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Planning and coordinating site resources, including labour, materials, plant, equipment, permits and work activities.
• Building effective relationships with clients, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors through clear and professional communication.
• Leading site teams through pre-starts, toolbox talks.
• Identifying site issues, managing project risks, and implementing practical solutions to improve delivery outcomes and productivity.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with applicable safety standards and project specifications.

Skills

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Trade qualification

Construction delivery

Australian standards

Lead subcontractors

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Commissioning

Permit to work

Education

Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence

Relevant trade qualification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic managementtechnologyand Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to theNorth EastLink tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technologyupgradesand new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will alsobenefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades toKoonungCreek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are seeking a Electrical Supervisor to join the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance. Coordinate electrical construction activities to deliver safe, compliant and efficient project outcomes through effective supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising site operations and subcontractor performance to achieve project objectives and construction milestones.
• Driving a strong safety culture through proactive hazard identification, risk management, and compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Planning and coordinating site resources, including labour, materials, plant, equipment, permits and work activities.
• Building effective relationships with clients, project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors through clear and professional communication.
• Leading site teams through pre-starts, toolbox talks
• Identifying site issues, managing project risks, and implementing practical solutions to improve delivery outcomes and productivity.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with applicable safety standards and project specifications.

About you

• Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence and relevant trade qualification.
• Previous construction delivery experience in the construction/infrastructure industry
• Strong knowledge electrical installations and Australian standards
• Demonstrated experience leading subcontractors, suppliers, and direct workforce personnel.
• Strong leadership, planning, stakeholder engagement, and people management skills.
• Have excellent client interface, coordination, time management and safety leadership skills
• Commissioning and Permit to work experience

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.