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Director Supply, Networks and Licensing
Supply, Network & Licensing; Electrical Safety Office; Office of Industrial Relations; Newstead (Negotiable)
Working with us is more than just a job, it's making a difference to people's lives.
We’re Queensland’s electrical safety regulator, part of the Office of Industrial Relations.
Our purpose is to improve electrical safety and reduce the risk of death and injury from electric shock, fire and explosion.
We work with Queensland's electrical industry to help keep all Queenslanders safe around electricity, at work, at home and in the community.
We do this by:
• making sure electrical safety laws and standards are followed
• managing workers' and contractors’ electrical licenses
• registering, accrediting and certifying electrical equipment
• providing electrical safety information, education and training including electrical product recalls and safety alerts.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North,Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/670875/25 |
| Closing date | 01-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Robert Wicks |
| Contact details | Phone: 0413 250 800 Access the National Relay Service |
A vacancy currently exists for a Director of Supply, Networks and Licensing team within the Electrical Safety Office (ESO). Candidates are encouraged to submit applications for consideration; the position may be based at any of the OIR office locations.
As a Director Supply, Networks and Licensing within the ESO, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and lead the strategic direction about regulatory strategy, framework and operations for the electricity supply industry, renewable energy and energy storage industries, and private electricity networks.
• Provide high level strategic advice and make recommendations to the Executive Director and other key stakeholders pertaining to contemporary, contentious, and emerging issues within the scope of the role.
• Lead the regulation of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution networks; prescribed electricity entities; and high voltage and hazardous area
installations under the Electrical Safety Act (2002).
• Lead the development of policy frameworks and legislation, information and advice, and responsive delivery strategies for electrical licensing.
• Lead the team in a challenging and changing environment and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service delivery excellence.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, including the electricity distribution, transmission and supply industry, prescribed electricity entities, registered training organisations, industry associations and unions and other regulatory authorities and departments.
• Lead the development and program management of proactive electrical safety projects for the ESO.
• Lead the development of innovative strategic business plans that align to the 5- year Plan for Electrical Safety and the business goals of OIR and report on robust performance metrics.
• Effectively represent OIR in state and national forums ensuring effective negotiation on electrical safety issues and establish linkages with relevant
stakeholders and networks.
• Ensure the effective management of resources and finances to ensure sustainability and compliance with OIR requirements.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the team(s) over which you have responsibility.
To be successful in this role you will need:
• Shape strategic thinking
Highly developed leadership and management skills with an ability to provide comprehensive policy and regulatory advice regarding complex matters to inform and influence strategy and executive decision making.
• Achieve results
Lead and drive transformational change utilising superior analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and report on performance and strategic issues.
• Cultivate productive working relationships
Build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, working collaboratively in a changing environment to achieve business outcomes.
• Exemplify personal drive and integrity
High level capacity to commit to action, progress work and show initiative under high pressure or difficult situations.
• Communicate with influence
Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities including proven written, consultation and negotiation skills at a strategic level.
If you are looking for more than just a job and are passionate about making a difference in workplaces to ensure all employees return home safely, then review how you will be assessed within the Position Description and APPLY NOW!
Applications to remain current for 12 months. '
Further information
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