Solar Installation Supervisor

Energy Solution Centre Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new company vehicle

Fuel Card

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Performance incentives

Job summary

Energy Solution Centre Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Solar Installation Supervisor to lead multiple installation crews across South East Queensland. You will oversee residential to light commercial solar and battery systems, mentor installers and apprentices, and ensure workmanship, safety and regulatory compliance.

With a strong focus on leadership and quality, you will drive performance, coordinate scheduling, and maintain high customer experience while building the

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with a current Queensland electrical licence.
• Proven leadership of installation crews in solar and battery projects.
• Ability to mentor installers and apprentices while maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple installation crews across South East Queensland.
• Set productivity, workmanship and conduct expectations.
• Mentor lead installers, electricians and apprentices; monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and regulatory requirements; maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical safety

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

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Full-time Gold Coast, QLD Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

Salary Package $140,000 Base · $180,000+ OTE + Performance Bonuses · Company Vehicle · Fuel Card

Ready to lead at the next level? We're looking for an exceptional Solar Installation Supervisor to oversee our installation teams across South East Queensland - an experienced, qualified solar and battery electrician ready to take ownership of multiple crews, develop installers and apprentices, and keep every job to a high standard.

You've led installation crews. You've delivered complex solar and battery systems. Now it's time to lead at a bigger level. Energy Solution Centre is expanding, and we're looking for an exceptional Solar Installation Supervisor to oversee our installation teams across South East Queensland.

This is an opportunity for an experienced, qualified solar and battery electrician to take ownership of multiple installation crews, develop installers and apprentices, and ensure every job meets our high standards for workmanship, safety and compliance.

This isn't just another installation role. It's an opportunity to lead teams, influence standards and help shape the future of a growing solar and battery business.

What You'll Be Leading

You’ll oversee multiple installation crews delivering premium solar and battery systems across South East Queensland, including:

• Residential solar systems ranging from 8kW to 20kW
• Light commercial systems ranging from 20kW to 100kW+
• Premium battery systems, including Sigenergy, GoodWe, Sungrow & Tesla
• Installation quality, electrical safety and regulatory compliance
• Crew performance, productivity and installation standards
• Installer development, mentoring and apprenticeship progression

Our installation crews typically consist of 2-5 team members, including apprentices. Your responsibility goes beyond individual installations - you'll be driving the performance and standards of the installation division.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop multiple installation crews
• Set expectations for productivity, workmanship and professional conduct
• Mentor lead installers, electricians and apprentices
• Monitor crew performance and implement improvements
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment, training and development of installation personnel

Technical Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain consistently high installation standards across every crew
• Conduct quality checks against applicable Australian Standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure safe work practices, risk management and site procedures are followedli>
• Identify and resolve technical issues, defects and installation challenges
• Ensure testing, commissioning records, photographs and job documentation are completed correctly
• Act as a technical point of escalation for installation teams
• Hold, or be eligible and willing to obtain, the qualifications and approvals required to act as a Qualified Technical Person (QTP), where applicable

Scheduling & Operational Coordination

• Work with Operations to coordinate crew allocations and installation schedules
• Ensure teams have the information, equipment and materials required
• Monitor installation progress and resolve delays or operational issues
• Communicate crew capacity, performance and upcoming requirements
• Improve efficiency, reduce rework and increase installation capacity

Customer Experience & Accountability

• Represent ESC professionally on customer sites
• Support installers with technical and customer-related issues
• Take ownership of escalated installation issues through to resolution
• Maintain exceptional installation quality and customer experience

What We're Looking For

• Qualified electrician with a current Queensland electrical licence
• Minimum 7 years of electrical experience
• Minimum 2 years of solar installation experience
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory position
• Current battery accreditation
• Proven ability to lead and manage installation crews
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, quality and compliance
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Current driver's licence

Highly regarded:

• Existing QTP eligibility, approval or relevant experience
• Experience overseeing multiple installation teams
• Residential and light commercial solar and battery experience
• Strong technical troubleshooting and commissioning capability
• Experience improving crew productivity and operational performance
• Electrical licences held in NSW or other Australian states

You need to be a confident leader who earns the respect of experienced installers, maintains high standards and holds people accountable.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role is ideal for an experienced solar and battery electrician who has progressed into a Lead Installer or Supervisor position and is ready to take responsibility for multiple crews.

You take pride in technical excellence, know how to get the best out of people and understand that a successful installation business requires more than simply getting jobs completed.

You lead from the front, solve problems, develop people and hold yourself and your teams to a high standard.

This is a genuine high-performance leadership opportunity with a competitive remuneration package.

• $140,000 base salary, depending on experience and final package structure
• Performance-based bonuses with $180,000+ OTE
• Brand-new company vehicle
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to agreed eligibility and payment terms
• Structured performance incentives linked to installation output, quality and leadership
• Consistent pipeline of installation work
• Established operational support and systems
• Long-term career progression

Our bonus structure rewards installation output, quality, leadership and team performance. Strong performance deserves strong rewards.

Requirements

Employer screening questions for this role include:

• Whether you have completed an electrical qualification
• Years of experience as a Solar Electrician
• Whether you are willing to relocate for this role
• Whether you hold a current electrical licence
• Whether you hold installer accreditation with the Clean Energy Council (CEC)
• Whether you hold a current Australian driver's licence
• Whether you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)
• Whether you hold a current Low Voltage Rescue First Aid accreditation
• Years of experience as an Electrical Supervisor

Only experienced and suitably qualified electricians with proven solar and battery installation leadership experience will be considered.

We're continuing to expand our installation division, creating opportunities for experienced leaders to take on greater responsibility as the business grows. For the right person, this role offers a pathway into:

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Strong performance, technical leadership and the ability to develop high-performing crews will open doors.

Why Energy Solution Centre

Established in 2013, Energy Solution Centre (ESC) is an Australian-owned, award-recognised solar and battery company with a reputation built on quality installations, premium products and doing things properly.

With 6,000+ installations completed, 330+ five-star Google reviews, three local showrooms and established in-house teams, we've built a business focused on quality, technical expertise and exceptional customer service. We don't compete by being the cheapest - we compete through quality, expertise, technology and exceptional workmanship.

Established in-house solar and battery installation crews

Premium residential and commercial projects

Experienced Operations, Sales and Service teams

Multiple operational hubs and an in-house warehouse

Structured job preparation, scheduling and operational support

Established marketing team and strong brand presence across South East Queensland