Manager (Supply and Networks)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrical Safety Office of the Queensland Government seeks a Manager Supply and Networks to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering regulatory services for electrical assets across the transmission, distribution and rail networks. You will drive strategic direction, advise senior stakeholders and oversee audits and accreditation programs.

Lead a small team, promote collaboration and continuous improvement, and build partnerships with public officials, industry executives and communities in

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to manage complex, dispersed teams.
• Strong planning, program development and joint industry/government work.
• High‑level knowledge of electrical safety legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in developing strategic direction for regulatory strategy and operations.
• Provide high level strategic advice to the Director and stakeholders.
• Manage a small team and promote collaboration, accountability and service delivery.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external stakeholders.
• Oversee auditor accreditation frameworks and safety management systems programs.
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions from audits, investigations and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical theory or safety management systems

Job description

The Electrical Safety Office is recruiting to the Manager Supply and Networks role. In this role you will work autonomously and lead a Supply and Networks team within the Electrical Safety Office in providing regulatory services to improve the electrical safety performance of the electricity transmission, distribution, and rail networks. The position will manage the delivery of compliance programs and interventions to ensure risks related to electrical assets are appropriately managed. The position will manage the regulation of accredited auditors appointed under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 for safety management systems audits, high voltage, and hazardous area electrical installation inspections.Key responsibilities include:Assist the Director in developing and leading the strategic direction with regard to regulatory strategy, framework and operations for the electricity supply industry and private electricity networks.Provide high level strategic advice and make recommendations to the Director and other key stakeholders pertaining to contemporary, contentious and emerging issues within the scope of the role.Manage a small team in a challenging and changing environment and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and service delivery excellence.Build and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders.Oversee the auditor accreditation frameworks and safety management systems program for Prescribed Electrical Entities ensuring legislative compliance and continuous improvement.Monitor corrective and preventative actions arising from audits, investigations, and reviews.A relevant qualification, or studying towards a qualification, in a field relating to electrical theory or experience in safety management systems is desirable but not mandatory.Key capabilities include:Extensively developed leadership, management, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with clients such assenior public officials, industry executives, trade union leaders and community representatives.Demonstrated achievement in planning, developing and implementing major innovative programs, systems and strategies and joint industry/government programs, preferably in relation to electrical safety.Proven record of achievement in the management of complex and dispersed multidisciplinary teams which are responsible for advancing standards, guidelines, concepts, theories, techniques and principles to enhance industry compliance with scientific, technical and administrative requirements contained in legislation.Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement processes at individual and group level, with particular reference to the technical aspects of service delivery.Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues, policies and trends affecting electrical safety and high-level knowledge of relevant electrical safety legislation, for example, the Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice, Australian Standards (egWiring Rules).Please review the attached Position Description for a full summary of the role.How to applyApply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. Your application needs to include:your resume (maximum two pages), including contact details for two referees who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the past two years; anda letter or statement (one to two pages) that addresses the 'What are we looking for' section above.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705584/26Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.