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 secure 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 environment 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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