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Ausgrid

Overhead Working Leading Hand

November 2, 2024

Date: 31 Oct 2024

Location:AU

• Rare opportunity to join our overhead team as a Leading Hand!

$102k-$107k base + 15.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
Dee Why Depot

Ausgrid is on an exciting transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big. We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day.

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future.

Meet our team!
Join our dynamic Southern Region Team within the Safety, Delivery and Operations Group where safety, efficiency, and enjoyment go hand in hand. You'll spearhead the delivery of a substantial capital and maintenance program, while swiftly responding to breakdowns and emergencies. With a diverse team of 50 skilled individuals across various trades, led by six collaborative Field Supervisors, we foster a culture of continual improvement and excellence. Dive into the intricacies of the overhead electrical network in Australia's largest CBD while working in an environment where learning and growth are paramount. Join us and embark on a fulfilling journey where work is rewarding, and camaraderie thrives.
Your new role
The Overhead Working Leading Hand plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, reliability, sustainability, and affordability of our network. Responsibilities include supervising and coordinating field employees to work safely and efficiently according to approved standards, with a primary focus on safety. You will oversee on-site activities, including safety protocols, permits, and coordination with other teams. Additionally, you will coordinate emergency restoration work, address customer complaints, mentor less experienced employees, and provide technical advice. Collaboration with planners and schedulers to allocate resources effectively and preparing job sites for upcoming work are also key aspects of the role.

Spark our interest!
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

Energise us through your skills and qualifications in:

Qualified Lineworker – Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent) plus proven experience in an electrical trade role within the electricity distribution or relevant industry.
Class C drivers’ licence.
High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) – multiple such as Elevated Work Platform and Dogging.
WH&S Workcover – General Induction.
Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training.
Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating the work of other employees or contractors within own or other work group.
Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
Asbestos awareness and experience working safely with asbestos materials related to line work.
Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques.
Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices.
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others.
Demonstrated experience liaising with customers, including the resolution of complaints / issues.
Demonstrated capability to complete both written and system-based documentation.
Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work activities.

Grow with Ausgrid
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.
It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.
Ausgrid Perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms.
Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Applications close 17 November 2024

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.

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