About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known that at its heart, infrastructure is about people – our customers, our employees, and their communities in which we work. That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About The Project - Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro

John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell (Joint Venture) are delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. This is an innovative project that involves the world‑first conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped‑storage hydroelectric power generation facility 270 km NW of Townsville. The project will see the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involving the construction of significant underground infrastructure including a large powerhouse cavern and waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and return water back to the upper reservoir during off‑peak periods. This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables Program and is a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide as it is an entirely new approach to large‑scale energy storage.

About The Position

Working on a 14/7 FIFO roster – as a Mechanical Supervisor in the commissioning team, you will oversee and manage the construction process on site, coordinating and directing the activities of workers, subcontractors and suppliers. You will play a key role in ensuring that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities





- Oversee and manage the construction process, including coordinating and directing workers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Enforce safety regulations and building codes, and conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards or violations
- Manage and resolve conflicts between parties involved in the project
- Maintain accurate records of progress, costs, and quality control measures
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project expectations are met; identify and address any issues or problems that arise during the construction process
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and permits
- Manage the allocation of resources, including labour, materials, and equipment
- Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedure

Key Requirements

- Experience supervising mechanical works on major infrastructure / energy / resources projects in Australia
- Experience working for a tier one contractor is advantageous
- Demonstrated commissioning experience
- Demonstrated experience as a Supervisor, managing multiple subcontractors and direct employees
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and technical documents
- Excellent communication and leadership skills,



with the ability to manage and motivate a team
- Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities
- Able to work and integrate into a team
- Robust focus on health and safety

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice.

Benefits

- Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
- Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing
- Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities
- Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities
- Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business‑wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation
- Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether its flexi‑hours, flexi‑parenting, flexi‑leave, flexi‑shifts, flexi‑work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly

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📌 Mechanical Commissioning Supervisor (Einasleigh)
🏢 John Holland
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