Electrical Supervisor - Cape York - Far North Qld

Sandy Evans Recruitment; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

Isolation leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Sandy Evans Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for a hands-on leadership role in Cape York, Far North Queensland. You will head the Electrical Services team, oversee maintenance projects and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

This residential posting includes subsidised accommodation, relocation assistance and generous leave entitlements. You’ll work closely with contractors and other council teams in a remote Aboriginal community, delivering safe, reliable electrical

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology required.
• Unrestricted manual driving licence required.
• Experience as Electrician on maintenance and building projects.
• Experience supervising a team or leading others.
• Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, WHS and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Electrical Services team.
• Oversee maintenance works and ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with contractors and other council teams.
• Be hands-on in a residential, remote community setting.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Electrical maintenance

Cross-cultural communication

Contractor coordination

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

Electrical Supervisor - Cape York - Far North Qld

Base salary $125,000 – $130,000 per year + Allowances p.a. + Super

Subsidised Accommodation + Relocation Assistance

5 weeks Annual Leave + Additional 8 days Isolation Leave + 15 days Personal Leave

Return Airfares x 2 to Cairns Annually

Electrical Supervisor

• Base salary $125,000 – $130,000 per year + Allowances p.a. + Super
• Subsidised Accommodation + Relocation Assistance
• 5 weeks Annual Leave + Additional 8 days Isolation Leave + 15 days Personal Leave
• Return Airfares x 2 to Cairns Annually

The Opportunity

Ready for an electrical role where you lead! This highly respected Council is looking for a hands-on Electrical Supervisor to head up its Electrical Services team in the heart of Cape York.

As the Electrical Supervisor, you will be supervising the Electrical Services team within the community while working with other employees in the Building, Construction and Maintenance team and various contractors. It's varied, practical work where you can see the difference you make every day.

This is a residential role, and the package reflects that: generous salary, subsidised accommodation and relocation assistance. If you're an experienced electrician with leadership skills and a genuine commitment to working respectfully in a remote Aboriginal community, this is a rare chance to step up and build something that matters.

What you'll own:

Council has staff housing, leased accommodation as well as commercial buildings and water and sewerage infrastructure. They also complete maintenance works for Q Build. The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring maintenance work is completed in a timely manner.

About You:

Qualifications and skills including;

• Minimum of a Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Open unrestricted Car (Manual) driver's licence
• Experience in the role of Electrician on maintenance projects and new building projects, both commercial and domestic.
• Experience supervising a team or demonstrating the ability to lead and manage a team
• Experience or the ability to obtain an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people, a knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs would be an advantage.
• A knowledge of or ability to obtain a knowledge of all legal requirements in regard to Electrical work, including but not limited to Australian standards, WHS standards and Building codes.