Field Supervisor

Ausgrid; Bayside; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausgrid in New South Wales is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead a team of technicians and an underground workgroup responsible for network maintenance and emergency response.

You will drive operational excellence, uphold safety and quality standards, and coordinate with planners to allocate labour and resources efficiently.

The role requires electrical qualification, leadership experience in heavy industry, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with Cert III Electrotechnology or ESI OH.
• Experience leading field-based teams in heavy industry or high-risk environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled technician and underground workgroup engaged in network maintenance and emergency response activities.
• Communicate relevant information to employees, especially safety details.
• Ensure safe completion of work to required standards of quality, cost and time.
• Plan and coordinate with schedulers to allocate labour and resources effectively.
• Coordinate emergency functions for storm and other incidents as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety-minded

Education

Cert III Electrotechnology

ESI OH

Job description

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We’re the largest distributer of electricityon Australia’s east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality? We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Supervisor to join our team. In this pivotal role, your leadership is at the heart of our operations, you will lead and support a highly skilled technician and underground workgroup engaged in network maintenance and emergency response activities.

• Communicate relevant information to employees and ensure understanding, particularly of critical safetyinformation.
• Ensure safe completion of work to the required standards of quality, cost and time.
• Work with other employees who plan and schedule work to validate the schedule and ensure appropriateallocation of labour and resources.
• Apply the performance development framework to effectively support employee development and careerprogression.
• Coordinate emergency functions for storm and emergency response as required.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

The successful candidate will hold Safety as a core value! You are a skilled and passionate leader who is Electrically qualified (Cert III Electrotechnology or ESI OH). We need you to be experienced in leading and developing field-based employees, in heavy industry and/or high-risk environments. You are a strong communicator who thrives on fostering strong relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You are highly adaptable, agile, and work well within a collaborative environment. We need someone who can plan and prioritise their workloads to meet tight deadlines.

• Sound knowledge of trade-based practices preferably in the electricity distribution industry
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team [e-mail] .

Application close date: 12th October 2026

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.