Lead Works Inspector Substations

TasNetworks; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + 3 days between

Electricity discount 16.66%

Leave loading 17.5%

Career development access to RTO

Overtime opportunities

Wellbeing rebate

Tools and equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks is seeking a hands-on Lead Inspector – Substations to provide frontline leadership across the delivery of substation construction activities in the North West Transmission Developments. You will lead a team of Substation Works Inspectors, coordinate daily work, and work with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires deep transmission/substation construction experience and a practical, field‑oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Extensive transmission substation construction experience.
• Proven ability to lead frontline teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance systems and inspection methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and project stakeholders effectively.
• Electrical or engineering qualifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple substation projects.
• Provide mentoring and support to a team of Substation Works Inspectors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and manage safety, quality, costs and schedules.
• Coordinate contractors, designers, commissioning personnel and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee inspection programmes, hold points and compliance activities.
• Review findings, reports and non-conformances and resolve issues.
• Support commissioning, energisation, handover and close-out.
• Travel between project locations to maintain leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Construction inspection

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Engineering qualification

Transmission industry qualification

Job description

About The Role

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced Lead Inspector – Substations to provide frontline leadership across the delivery of substation construction activities for the North West Transmission Developments (NWTD).

Reporting to the Construction Manager – Substations, this role is responsible for leading a team of Substation Works Inspectors while coordinating daily construction activities across multiple transmission substation sites. Acting as TasNetworks' primary field representative, you will work closely with contractors, project stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

With significant site presence, you will play a key role in overseeing construction progress, coordinating inspection and quality assurance activities, resolving onsite issues and ensuring alignment between construction delivery, outage requirements and project objectives. You'll be trusted to make informed decisions in the field, drive consistent delivery outcomes, and provide leadership across geographically dispersed project sites.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity suited to someone with deep transmission or substation construction experience who enjoys being close to the work, leading people, and contributing to critical energy infrastructure projects that will help shape Tasmania's energy future.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate construction activities across multiple brownfield and greenfield transmission substation projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to a team of Substation Works Inspectors, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify risks, constraints and emerging issues impacting safety, quality, costs or schedules.
• Coordinate contractors, designers, commissioning personnel and internal stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Oversee quality assurance requirements, inspection programmes, hold points and compliance activities across all active project sites.
• Review inspection findings, construction reports, non-conformances and quality documentation to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support commissioning, energisation, project handover and close‑out activities.
• Travel between project locations to maintain strong site leadership and delivery oversight.

About You

You bring extensive experience in transmission substation construction, along with a demonstrated ability to lead frontline teams in complex infrastructure environments. You are equally comfortable working with contractors on site as you are engaging with project stakeholders, resolving construction challenges and influencing successful delivery outcomes.

Your technical knowledge spans civil, structural and electrical substation construction, and you have a strong understanding of quality assurance systems, inspection methodologies, construction compliance requirements and contractor management.

You are a collaborative leader who builds credibility through practical experience, strong communication and sound decision-making. Whether coordinating multiple work fronts, resolving issues in the field or supporting your team to achieve project objectives, you bring a proactive and solutions‑focused approach.

An electrical trade qualification, engineering qualification, transmission industry qualification or equivalent practical experience will be highly regarded.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Devonport, Tasmania with an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% Leave Loading (Paid Annually)
• Career development - including access to our own RTO
• Overtime opportunities
• An annual health and wellbeing rebate
• All the tools and equipment you need to be successful

Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 8 October 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Johno Morrison, Construction Manager – Substations – TasNetworks

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Check.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and we are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move to the North West of Lutruwita/Tasmania, you'll find a range of exquisite places to call home while taking up this role. This region is nestled along a picturesque coastline, dotted with progressive towns and cities. Here, you can embrace a relaxed lifestyle while having convenient access to the great outdoors. Discover the wonders of the world heritage area of Cradle Mountain, just waiting to be explored. The North West offers a tranquil and scenic environment, perfectly complementing your professional aspirations.