Asset Inspection Supervisor

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Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role

We are now accepting applications for the permanent position of Asset Inspection Supervisor. 

Applications are invited from candidates located within Essential Energy's operational footprint. While all eligible applicants will be considered, preference will be given to candidates based in or near our Coastal operational area, as the role requires regular onsite presence within this area. Our Coastal operations area includes locations such as Tweed Heads, Ballina and Grafton. 

The Asset Inspection Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational issues for their regional team, combining a strong customer focus with the need to meet key business indicators, targets and objectives. 

The Asset Inspection Supervisor will support the Asset Inspection Manager in delivering the Asset Inspection Program. This includes overseeing the inspection of pole and wire network infrastructure, driving continual improvement, managing scheduling, reporting, and auditing, while promoting a strong safety culture and providing high-quality customer service to Essential Energy's stakeholders.

About You

Accomplished project and program management professional within the energy sector, specialising in power distribution construction and maintenance. Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams of contractors and internal staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery. Skilled in contract administration, performance management, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on continuous improvement and fostering positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Your commercial acumen, leadership capability, and ability to influence stakeholders enable cost-effective and sustainable business outcomes. Adaptable and results-focused, you combine strong decision-making with excellent communication and relationship management skills. Highly proficient in business systems and reporting, you produce clear, accurate documentation and thrive in dynamic, team-oriented environments.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Program Management or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.

• White Card - WorkCover Induction for Construction Work - General Course 

• Driver's Licence.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance, health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus, JB HI FI, Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. 

An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on… it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. 

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. 

Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contact Troy Urquhart on

Applications close on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 11:55pm.     

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Building a better energy future.   

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.   

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. 

At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact  or call us on