Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Leading Hand to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role that will see you coordinating site activities, leading electrical crews, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
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Working across a variety of site-based project works, you will be responsible for supervising personnel, managing resources, maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring project outcomes meet time, cost and quality expectations.
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While we would prefer candidates based in the Mackay or Emerald region, we are also open to considering exceptional applicants from outside the area who can work on a FIFO or DIDO basis.
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If you are a trade-qualified electrician with strong leadership skills and experience in project-based environments, we'd like to hear from you.
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Leading Hand to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role that will see you coordinating site activities, leading electrical crews, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
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Working across a variety of site-based project works, you will be responsible for supervising personnel, managing resources, maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring project outcomes meet time, cost and quality expectations.
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While we would prefer candidates based in the Mackay or Emerald region, we are also open to considering exceptional applicants from outside the area who can work on a FIFO or DIDO basis.
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If you are a trade-qualified electrician with strong leadership skills and experience in project-based environments, we'd like to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities
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Operations Management
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Lead, coordinate and supervise site-based electrical teams.
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Plan and organise labour, materials, plant and equipment to achieve project deliverables.
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Maintain project schedules and ensure works are completed on time.
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Monitor quality standards and attention to detail across all site activities.
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Promote and maintain safe work practices and effective use of tools and equipment.
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Allocate resources efficiently to maximise productivity.
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Liaise with internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
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Identify and resolve operational challenges proactively.
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Manage company assets including tools, equipment and vehicles.
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Maintain high housekeeping standards across project sites.
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Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
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Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
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Provide clear and timely communication regarding project scope, schedule and costs.
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Ensure customers receive high-quality service before, during and after project delivery.
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People Leadership
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Communicate clear expectations, roles and responsibilities to team members.
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Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring and constructive performance feedback.
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Ensure employees are appropriately trained and competent for assigned tasks.
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Conduct regular meetings and toolbox talks.
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Foster a positive, productive and safety-focused team culture.
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Commercial Performance
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Understand project budgets, job costing and labour estimates.
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Monitor project costs and productivity against targets.
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Ensure compliance with customer contract requirements.
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Plan work effectively to achieve budget and scheduling objectives.
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Continuous Improvement
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Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Identify and pursue personal and professional growth opportunities.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and protected work practices.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Essential Requirements
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Electrical Trade Qualification.
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Current Australian Driver's Licence.
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Demonstrated experience in site project works in a similar leadership role.
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High Voltage (HV) experience.
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Strong leadership and team management capability.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage workplace hazards and risks.
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Commitment to safety, quality and customer service excellence.
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What We Offer
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Competitive remuneration package.
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Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
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Career development and progression opportunities.
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Supportive team setting with strong leadership.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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Brisbane or Mackay based opportunities.
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📌 Leading Hand (North Mackay)
🏢 PBE Rutherford Mining
📍 North Mackay