Senior Work Coordinator – Electrical

Wilmar Sugar; Ayr; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated lease

Superannuation 14.5%

Discounts & rewards

Health & wellbeing

Travel & lifestyle

Giving & recognition

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Senior Work Coordinator – Electrical to lead planning, execution and delivery of electrical and automation capital projects at Kalamia Mill, Ayr. You will collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams and contractors to strengthen electrical reliability, plant performance and asset management while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, experience in heavy industry, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive maintenance, reliability or project coordination experience in heavy industry.
• Strong technical competence in process control, electrical systems and automation.
• Ability to lead diverse work groups and manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and industry codes of practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and MS Project desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development and execution of electrical capital projects.
• Provide technical support in the development of SAMA, PID, and AFCE diagrams, and HAZOP/CHAZOP processes.
• Support fault finding and technical problem-solving for operational and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and statutory standards in all electrical work.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the region.
• Mentor and guide work coordinators and trade teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance

Project coordination

Process control

Automation

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

About Us

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As one of Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the role

Our Senior Work Coordinator – Electrical plays a key leadership role in supporting the EIC Engineering Superintendent to deliver process control and electrical capital projects at Kalamia Mill. This position is responsible for coordinating the planning, execution and completion of electrical and automation projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and to the highest standard.

Working collaboratively with engineers, system technicians, maintenance teams and contractors, the role contributes to continuous improvement in electrical reliability, plant performance and asset management.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, development and execution of process control and electrical capital projects
• Provide technical support in the development of SAMA, PID, and AFCE diagrams, and HAZOP/CHAZOP processes
• Support fault finding and technical problem-solving for operational and maintenance teams
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and statutory standards in all electrical work
• Lead and support continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the region
• Mentor and guide work coordinators and trade teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes

About you

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a relevant trade discipline, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in maintenance, reliability or project coordination within a heavy industrial environment
• Strong technical competence in process control, electrical systems, and automation
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse work groups and manage multiple projects
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation and industry codes of practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and MS Project is desirable

Our Benefits

• Salary Sacrificing & Packaging – Options for super, novated leases and other eligible benefits
• Novated Vehicle Leasing (Fleetplus) – Flexible, affordable lease and maintenance options
• Superannuation – 14.5% Super plus exclusive member benefits through the Wilmar Super Plan
• Corporate Discounts & Rewards – Savings on fuel, tech, travel, and major retail brands
• Health & Wellbeing – EAP, Medibank Corporate Cover, and eyewear discounts
• Travel & Lifestyle – Discounts on car hire, hotels, and flights to help you recharge
• Workplace Giving & Recognition – Payroll giving, milestone service awards and Employee Referral Bonus

Senior Work Coordinator – Electrical • Ayr, QLD, AU