What We Offer
Full-time role Monday to Friday with OT when required and a monthly RDO
Local site travel in and around the Newcastle NSW region
Employee perks including health and wellness initiatives
Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team
Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry
Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring

The Prospect
Our Energy & Utilities business has a full time permanent position available for an Electrical Team Lead to join an ongoing maintenance services and capital upgrades contract within Newcastle’s industrial area. You will provide your expertise including but not limited to, cable installation, low-voltage distribution, high-voltage switchyard upgrades and general electrical infrastructure upgrades. You will work as a part of the team ensuring work is completed safely, effectively and to the required standard.

ABOUT YOU
Hold an Electrical trade qualification with a current Electrical licence
Hold an industry White Card
Proven experience in heavy industrial plant, with demonstrated leadership experience
Ability to lead a team with well-developed communication skills and delegate responsibilities to direct reports




Exposure / experience with project planning, execution and delivery preferred but not essential
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks independently and prioritise effectively
An ability to commit Mon – Fri work being available for some overtime when required.

About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, tele-communications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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