Works Supervisor - Electrical

Ignite; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is seeking a Works Supervisor in New South Wales, Sydney, to supervise multi-disciplinary contractors and coordinate maintenance across critical research and engineering facilities. The role focuses on safe, on-time delivery and high-quality standards, with a hands-on supervisory approach and strong contractor management.

You will report to the Works Superintendent, plan and schedule activities, manage permits and safety inductions, and liaise with internal stakeholders to meet customer

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supervising contractors and multi-disciplinary trades teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, facilities and engineering environments.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate contractors across maintenance, building and infrastructure works.
• Plan, schedule and prioritise routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Manage contractor safety, inductions, SWMS reviews and permit requirements.
• Monitor quality, compliance, budgets, schedules and work performance.
• Coordinate service isolations including electrical, gas, water and other critical services.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, building managers and project teams to meet customer expectations.
• Support the delivery of maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Maintain accurate records within CMMS and other contractor management systems.
• Assist with contractor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Electrical Trade qualification

Job description

Join one of Australia's most unique and technically advanced environments, supporting the maintenance and upgrade of critical research, science and engineering facilities. As a Works Supervisor, you will play a key role coordinating contractors, managing maintenance activities and ensuring safe, reliable operations across the site. (Essential to be Australian Citizen to work on site)

Join one of Australia's most unique and technically advanced environments, supporting the maintenance and upgrade of critical research, science and engineering facilities. As a Works Supervisor, you will play a key role coordinating contractors, managing maintenance activities and ensuring safe, reliable operations across the site. (Essential to be Australian Citizen to work on site)

About the Role

Reporting to the Works Superintendent, you will independently plan, coordinate and supervise multi-disciplinary contractors (mainly Electrical) delivering maintenance, infrastructure and facility upgrade works. You will ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong contractor management, stakeholder engagement and maintenance delivery experience within a complex operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate contractors across maintenance, building and infrastructure works.
• Plan, schedule and prioritise routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Manage contractor safety, inductions, SWMS reviews and permit requirements.
• Monitor quality, compliance, budgets, schedules and work performance.
• Coordinate service isolation'sincluding electrical, gas, water and other critical services.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, building managers and project teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Support the delivery of maintenance projects from planning through to completion.
• Maintain accurate records within CMMS and other contractor management systems.
• Assist with contractor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join one of Australia's most unique and technically advanced environments, supporting the maintenance and upgrade of critical research, science and engineering facilities. As a Works Supervisor, you will play a key role coordinating contractors, managing maintenance activities and ensuring safe, reliable operations across the site. (Essential to be Australian Citizen to work on site)

Reporting to the Works Superintendent, you will independently plan, coordinate and supervise multi-disciplinary contractors (mainly Electrical) delivering maintenance, infrastructure and facility upgrade works. You will ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong contractor management, stakeholder engagement and maintenance delivery experience within a complex operational environment.

Aboutyou - To be successful, you will bring

• Electrical Trade qualification in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supervising contractors and multi-disciplinary trades teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, facilities, construction or engineering environments.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards, building codes and WHS requirements.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proven problem-solving capability and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with broader teams.
• Must be an Australian Citizen and pass a security clearance.

Hours : Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. (Work Life balance)