Head of Electrical

Lead critical electrical infrastructure in a complex, safety-focused environment.

We are seeking a Head of Electrical to provide strategic leadership across electrical asset management, maintenance operations and capital works at Darwin International Airport. This senior role is responsible for leading people, managing contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering reliable electrical infrastructure that supports safe, 24/7 airport operations.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Airports, you will play a key role in shaping long-term electrical and asset strategies while building a high-performing, safety-led team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary electrical team and contractor partners
• Own the performance, reliability and compliance of all electrical assets, including airfield lighting and power distribution
• Drive proactive asset management and maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and risk
• Oversee emergency response planning for critical electrical infrastructure
• Manage contractor KPIs, service delivery and performance reviews
• Lead delivery of capital works and infrastructure projects, on time and within budget
• Contribute to asset lifecycle planning, CAPEX forecasting and energy efficiency initiatives
• Ensure compliance with CASA, WHS, environmental and security requirements
• Champion a strong safety, accountability and continuous improvement culture

About You

Essential

• Proven leadership experience in electrical infrastructure, asset management or facilities management
• Strong background in contractor management, maintenance planning and capital works delivery
• A Grade NT Electrical Fitter/Mechanic licence
• Sound understanding of WHS legislation and regulatory compliance
• Clear, confident communicator with strong decision-making skills
• Eligible to obtain an ASIC and pass an AFP check
• Current Australian driver’s licence

Desirable

• Experience in aviation, transport, utilities or other regulated infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of CASA and Australian aviation legislation
• Ability to obtain an NT Electrical Contractor’s in-house nominee licence

Why ADG?

Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique opportunity for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.

ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:

• Professional, diverse and modern workspace
• Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate
• Free car parking facilities
• Airport vendor employee discounts
• Flexible working options
• Additional 5 days bonus leave
• Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation we’d love to hear from you.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.