Title:  Electrical Supervisor

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?

The Electrical Supervisor role at John Holland is a critical position within our projects, focusing on precision and safety in electrical works. This role is uniquely crafted to provide the successful candidate with a structured pathway to develop into a Test and Commissioning specialist. With an openness to change and adaptability being key, the successful applicant needs to be comfortable with relocating every swing, which may involve moving camps or changing networks across a variety of projects from minor to major in scale. While having prior supervisory experience in the rail industry would be advantageous, it is not essential. This FIFO role is based in the Pilbara, operating on a 2 and 1 roster from a Perth POH, with remote working allowances applicable.
 

Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;

• Supervise electrical installations, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards, with flexibility to move between different project sites as required.
• Foster collaboration with project management to successfully meet project deliverables, adapting to various project scales and locations.
• Execute and oversee quality assurance checks, compile comprehensive reports, and adapt to changing project environments.
• Implement and uphold safety and compliance protocols, with an emphasis on Australian Standards and WHS regulations.
• Take part in, and in time, lead test and commissioning activities, showcasing versatility across different project networks and camps.
• Engage in a structured learning pathway with a blend of theoretical and practical experiences in test and commissioning.

Professional Development Pathway:

• Begin with a focus on supervisory responsibilities, with a unique opportunity to experience different project locations and complexities.
• Participate in targeted training programs designed to enhance expertise in testing and commissioning procedures within changing project sites.
• Receive mentorship from seasoned professionals and work alongside test and commissioning leaders in diverse operational settings.

To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for;

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in electrical projects within the construction industry, with flexibility to adapt to new locations each swing.
• A proactive approach to safety and a thorough knowledge of Australian Standards and WHS regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, capable of navigating the dynamic project environments.
• Eagerness to commit to a learning pathway and adaptability to change locations as per project requirements, enhancing exposure to diverse project challenges.

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
 

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
 

We offer:

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.