Lead OHW Supervisor — High-Impact Rail Upgrade

John Holland Group; Beerburrum; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% project allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Iconic projects

Diverse and inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The OHW Supervisor will lead field delivery teams, oversee installation, maintenance and commissioning of overhead wiring, and collaborate with engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to meet safety and quality standards.

Based at the Beerburrum project site, you will drive safe execution, manage access and possessions, and contribute to a high-impact transport solution while

Qualifications

• Experience supervising OHW construction and maintenance within a rail environment.
• Strong knowledge of Overhead Wiring systems and rail infrastructure.
• Ability to lead crews and subcontractors in high‑risk environments.
• Understanding of rail possessions, isolations, permits and safe working requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant rail competencies and safety qualifications with Zero Harm mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate installation, modification, maintenance and commissioning of OHW systems.
• Lead frontline crews and subcontractors to deliver safely and on schedule.
• Plan and manage daily work activities including labour, plant, materials and rail access.
• Ensure compliance with rail standards, electrical safety, procedures and quality specs.
• Coordinate rail possessions, isolations, permits and stakeholder interfaces.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality; resolve site issues and risks.
• Maintain a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, inspections and governance.

Job description

John Holland is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N) on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The OHW Supervisor will lead field delivery teams, oversee installation, maintenance and commissioning of overhead wiring, and collaborate with engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to meet safety and quality standards.

Based at the Beerburrum project site, you will drive safe execution, manage access and possessions, and contribute to a high-impact transport solution while