Leading Hand - Pole Crew

Ausgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing

Novated leasing

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Mentors and training

Parental leave

Aged care support

Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to coordinate field-based network activities and support safe overhead construction, maintenance and restoration work.

You will lead crews on site, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery, and provide technical guidance to staff and contractors while collaborating with field supervisors on planning and resource allocation. Based at Dee Why Depot, 7am to 3:30pm, permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• HRWL licences (eg C2 crane, dogging) required.
• HR or HC licence required.
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and ongoing statutory training.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and complete written/system documentation.
• Experience in erecting/removing poles and leading staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field-based activities and crews to complete work safely to approved quality standards.
• Coordinate onsite activities and safety requirements (inductions, permits, SWMS, HACS, site docs).
• Monitor safe operation of plant, equipment and materials.
• Investigate, rectify and report overhead construction issues.
• Provide technical advice to employees, contractors and other workgroups.
• Assist Field Supervisors with planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Participate in emergency response and restoration activities.
• Assist with site assessments, estimating and quote preparation.

Skills

HRWL Licences

HR/HC Licence

Electrical Safety Rules

Communication & Documentation

Pole Erection / Removal

Leadership of Staff

Job description

$98,176 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Permanent Full-time role | Working Hours: 7am to 3:30pm

Based at our Dee Why Depot

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor 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

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand to coordinate the delivery of field-based network activities and support the safe execution of overhead construction, maintenance and restoration work.

This role is responsible for coordinating work on site to ensure activities are completed safely and to the required standards of quality, cost and time. Working closely with field crews, contractors and other workgroups, you will contribute to the reliability and sustainability of the electricity network while maintaining a strong focus on safety

Your key responsibilities will include:

Coordinate field-based activities and work crews to ensure work is undertaken safely and completed to approved standards of quality.

Coordinate onsite work activities and safety requirements, including site inductions, permits, SWMS, HACS and other site documentation.

Monitor and maintain the safe operation of plant, equipment and materials.

Investigate, rectify and report on overhead construction failures.

Provide technical advice to employees, contractors and other workgroups.

Assist Field Supervisors by providing input into planning, scheduling and resource allocation activities.

Participate in emergency response and restoration activities when required.

Assist with site assessments, estimating activities and quote preparation for upcoming work.

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.

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) – multiple such as C2 crane and dogging.

HR or HC licence.

Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and relevant statutory training.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and complete written and system-based documentation.

Experience in erecting and removal of poles and in leading staff (preferred).

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 achievements every day through our employee recognition program, designed to inspire excellence and bring out the best in one another. 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.

Application close date: 15 November 2026

(please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.