Team Leader

First Nations Jobs; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive conditions

Training and development

Career progression

Diverse and rewarding work

Job summary

Downer’s Energy & Utilities division seeks an experienced Team Leader based in Cairns to lead a small field crew in gas network maintenance, emergency response, meter works and reinstatement activities across Queensland.

You will plan and direct daily works, coordinate subcontractors, uphold safety, quality and customer service, and respond to emergencies as required. A Certificate II/III in Gas Operations or equivalent is preferred, with a manual drivers licence advantageous.

Qualifications

• Certificate II or III in Gas Operations (or equivalent)
• Gas industry trade qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in gas maintenance, mains and services, emergency response or utility field operations
• Experience leading/supervising small crews in field-based environments
• Current manual driver's licence (medium or heavy vehicle licence advantageous)
• Experience locating underground assets, interpreting plans and BYDA requirements
• Strong understanding of safety systems, quality and environmental obligations
• Experience operating field equipment and plant within competency
• Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a field crew to safely deliver planned, reactive and emergency gas network works
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, leak investigations, meter works, isolation and reinstatement
• Plan daily work programs and allocate tasks to team members and subcontractors
• Conduct asset location, BYDA reviews and excavation control activities
• Ensure pressure testing, commissioning, decommissioning and close-out documentation
• Coach and support team members while promoting a Zero Harm culture
• Manage customer and stakeholder interactions professionally
• Participate in standby and out-of-hours emergency rosters

Skills

Gas operations

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Driver licence

BYDA knowledge

Asset location experience

Team coaching

Education

Certificate II/III in Gas Operations

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Team Leader, based in Cairns to join our Origin Public & Embedded Networks Contract team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll lead a small field crew delivering essential gas network maintenance, emergency response, asset repairs, meter works, reinstatement activities and customer-focused field services across Queensland.

As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for planning daily activities, directing team members and subcontractors, maintaining safe work practices, and ensuring all works are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service. You'll play a critical role in supporting network reliability and responding to emergency situations when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a field crew to safely deliver planned, reactive and emergency gas network works.
• Coordinating maintenance, repairs, leak investigations, meter works, isolation and reinstatement activities.
• Planning daily work programs and allocating tasks to team members and subcontractors.
• Conducting asset location, BYDA reviews and excavation control activities.
• Ensuring pressure testing, commissioning, decommissioning and close-out documentation is completed accurately.
• Coaching and supporting team members while promoting a strong Zero Harm culture.
• Managing customer and stakeholder interactions professionally and effectively.
• Participating in standby and out-of-hours emergency response rosters.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a safety-focused leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading from the front and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Certificate II or III in Gas Operations (or equivalent relevant qualification).
• Gas industry trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in gas maintenance, mains and services, emergency response or utility field operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising small crews in field-based environments.
• A current manual driver's licence (medium or heavy vehicle licence advantageous).
• Experience locating underground assets, interpreting plans and completing BYDA requirements.
• Strong understanding of safety systems, quality requirements and environmental obligations.
• Experience operating field equipment, plant and machinery within competency.
• Excellent communication, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.

Most importantly, you'll be a proactive leader who champions safe work practices, supports team development and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes every day.

What We Offer

• Competitive Enterprise Agreement conditions.
• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled field crew.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Diverse and rewarding work across maintenance, emergency response and network operations.
• Access to industry-leading safety systems and support.
• A strong team culture focused on safety, collaboration and operational excellence.
• The opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that supports communities across Queensland.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.

We design, build, operate and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

A member of our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have.