Electrical Leading Hand - Industrial Projects

An established electrical project and engineering business is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Leading Hand to support the delivery of electrical works across mining, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout Australia.

This role would suit an experienced electrician who is comfortable leading a crew while remaining hands-on , and who enjoys the variety that comes with project-based work across different sites and customers.

You can based from Newcastle Brisbane or Mackay , with regular travel to project locations across Queensland, Current South Wales, Western Australia and other regional areas as required.

The Role Working closely with Project Managers and site teams, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of electrical crews and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading and coordinating electricians and site personnel across project works
- Remaining hands-on with installation, maintenance and commissioning activities where required
- Planning daily work activities, labour requirements, materials and equipment
- Coordinating site priorities to ensure project milestones are achieved
- Running pre-starts, toolbox meetings and site safety discussions
- Ensuring electrical work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and project requirements
- Supporting and mentoring tradespeople and apprentices
- Troubleshooting technical and operational issues on site
- Liaising with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors and other stakeholders
- Monitoring progress, productivity and resource requirements
- Maintaining high standards across tools, vehicles, equipment and site presentation




- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and project delivery

About You

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, dependable and comfortable taking ownership on site.
Ideally, you will have:

- Australian Electrical Trade Qualification
- Current electrical licence
- Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or senior site electrician
- Exposure to HV electrical systems or projects
- Experience working within mining, resources, heavy industrial or similar project environments
- Strong understanding of electrical safety and site-based risk management
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Confidence leading crews and allocating daily work
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers and project stakeholders
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Willingness to travel regularly and work away from home when projects require

Experience across mining infrastructure, power distribution, switchgear, substations, underground electrical systems, commissioning or project installations would be highly regarded.

What’s On Offer

This is a strong opportunity for an electrician who wants more responsibility without moving away from the practical side of the trade.
You’ll receive:

- Competitive salary / remuneration package
- Long-term permanent opportunity with a growing project business
- Variety across multiple projects, sites and customers
- Exposure to mining and heavy industrial electrical projects
- Opportunity to lead crews while remaining technically involved
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine career progression into supervision and project delivery
- Supportive management team with a strong safety culture

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