Transmission Line Superintendent - Tower erection

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking an experienced Transmission Lines Superintendent to lead tower assembly and erection on the CopperString 2032 project in Queensland. This permanent, full‑time role places you in a key leadership position within our Projects & Infrastructure team.

You will supervise crews, coordinate field resources, and drive safety, quality and schedule outcomes while collaborating with the Construction Manager and broader project team across multiple fronts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising transmission line construction projects, with a strong focus on tower assembly and erection works.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and subcontractors while managing safety, productivity, quality and delivery outcomes.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permit requirements, risk management processes and safe systems of work.
• Trade qualification or relevant industry background, supported by a current Australian Driver's Licence.
• A resilient and accountable leader who challenges constructively, works through complexity and takes ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise tower assembly and erection activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Coordinate field resources, plant, equipment and materials to optimise productivity and maintain project schedules.
• Provide leadership and direction to crews, subcontractors and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and safe execution.
• Monitor construction progress, quality and commercial performance, identifying and resolving delivery risks and issues.
• Partner with the Construction Manager and wider project team to achieve project objectives across safety, quality, cost and time.

Skills

Tower construction supervision

People leadership

Safety focus

Problem solving in field

Coordination & planning

Education

Trade qualification or relevant industry background

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia's energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation's energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia's east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Lines Superintendent to join our Projects & Infrastructure team in a permanent, full-time capacity. While this is an ongoing role within Zinfra, the successful candidate will initially play a key leadership role on the CopperString 2032 (C2C) Project, one of Australia's most significant transmission infrastructure developments.

Operating in a complex construction environment, you will be responsible for the supervision and coordination of personnel, plant, equipment and materials to ensure tower construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and company expectations. Working closely with project leadership, crews and subcontractors, you will drive productivity, quality and safety outcomes while maintaining strong operational discipline across multiple work fronts.

• Lead and supervise tower assembly and erection activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Coordinate field resources, plant, equipment and materials to optimise productivity and maintain project schedules.
• Provide leadership and direction to crews, subcontractors and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and safe execution.
• Monitor construction progress, quality and commercial performance, identifying and resolving delivery risks and issues.
• Partner with the Construction Manager and wider project team to achieve project objectives across safety, quality, cost and time.

About You

You are an experienced transmission construction leader who thrives in a hands-on operational environment. You are practical, accountable and calm under pressure, with the ability to make sound decisions, solve problems in the field and lead teams through demanding project conditions. You bring strong technical capability, a commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to achieving outcomes.

• Proven experience supervising transmission line construction projects, with a strong focus on tower assembly and erection works.


• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and subcontractors while managing safety, productivity, quality and delivery outcomes.


• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, permit requirements, risk management processes and safe systems of work.


• Trade qualification or relevant industry background, supported by a current Australian Driver's Licence.


• A resilient and accountable leader who challenges constructively, works through complexity and takes ownership of results.

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people's lives across Australia every day. We are proud to keep communities connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark transmission project while building a long-term career with a business that continues to invest in major infrastructure across Australia. You'll join a team that values practical leadership, technical excellence and genuine collaboration.

We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer a range of benefits that support our people at work and outside it.

• Recognition through our Incentivise program


• Paid parental leave and universal reproductive health leave


• Employee Assistance Program for employees and families

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties

Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes, or liability associated with fees or costs, from recruitment agencies, search firms or other third parties.