Electrical Supervisor

TORRA Staffing & Recruitment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Weekend work option

Leadership and career progression

Job summary

TORRA Staffing & Recruitment partners with a progressive electrical and renewable energy company to recruit an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician. You will lead on premium solar, battery storage and EV charging installations across the Hunter region, manage on-site teams and mentor apprentices while delivering high-quality work safely.

You will coordinate resources, perform site inspections, commissioning and QA checks, and work closely with customers and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Current NSW Electrical Licence
• Experience leading teams on electrical projects
• Strong knowledge of solar, battery and renewable energy systems
• Experience commissioning and fault-finding electrical systems
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Supervising electrical and installation teams across multiple projects
• Leading the delivery of solar PV, battery storage and EV charging installations
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and industry regulations
• Conducting site inspections, commissioning and quality assurance checks
• Troubleshooting technical issues and providing onsite support
• Coordinating materials, equipment and scheduling requirements
• Mentoring apprentices and junior team members
• Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders

Skills

Electrical leadership

Solar PV systems

Battery storage

EV charging

On-site supervision

Safety compliance

SAA Accreditation

Job description

Lead the crew. Own the projects. Help power the future.

• Take the lead on premium solar, battery and EV charging installations
• Genuine opportunity to influence a growing renewable energy business
• Work across residential and commercial projects throughout the Hunter

We're partnering with a progressive electrical and renewable energy company experiencing strong growth across the Hunter region. With an outstanding reputation for quality workmanship and customer service, they're looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to take ownership of projects, mentor installers and help drive operational excellence.

This is more than a toolbox role. You'll be the go-to person on site, leading teams, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard, and providing technical guidance across a range of renewable energy projects.

The Role

Reporting directly into the leadership team, you'll be responsible for:

• Supervising electrical and installation teams across multiple projects
• Leading the delivery of solar PV, battery storage and EV charging installations
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and industry regulations
• Conducting site inspections, commissioning and quality assurance checks
• Troubleshooting technical issues and providing onsite support
• Coordinating materials, equipment and scheduling requirements
• Mentoring apprentices and junior team members
• Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Current NSW Electrical Licence
• Proven experience leading teams on electrical projects
• Strong understanding of solar, battery or renewable energy systems
• SAA Accreditation highly regarded
• Experience commissioning and fault-finding electrical systems
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Current Driver's Licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle
• Leadership position with genuine career progression
• Diverse mix of residential and commercial projects
• Long-term job security within a growing industry
• Supportive team culture with strong leadership
• Opportunity to be part of the transition to cleaner energy solution
• Option to work weekends
• Early knocks for when work is finished to reward quality work of the team

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background, characteristics or beliefs. We welcome applications from all walks of life.