Team Leader

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering over $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia.

About the role

We’re seeking a Team Leader, based in Longford, Victoria and overseeing the southern section of the Eastern Gas Pipeline, who will inspire and guide a high-performing team culture while overseeing operations, maintenance, and projects for gas transmission pipelines and facilities.

In this role, you’ll champion a collaborative and safety-focused environment, ensuring operational integrity, compliance, and the successful delivery of planned and corrective maintenance, emergency response, and capital works within your region. You’ll empower your field team, foster continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Key Responsibilities include

• Manage safe operations of gas transmission pipelines and facilities
• Lead and mentor field teams and apprentices to deliver maintenance and project works on time and to quality standards
• Drive safety culture through leadership walks, training, and compliance with HSEQ requirements
• Coordinate emergency response and participate in on-call roster as required
• Oversee program planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance with statutory requirements
• Champion a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team culture, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure field resources are appropriately trained, competent, and complete scheduled works within agreed timeframes
• Support onboarding and induction of new team members and contractors, ensuring compliance with site-specific safety and operational protocols
• Participate in audits, inspections, and task observations to ensure ongoing compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Promote professional development and career growth within the team, supporting learning pathways and upskilling initiatives
• Uphold duty of care and minimum HSE expectations, ensuring requirements are strictly followed

About You

You’re a proactive leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for safety and operational excellence. You will also possess the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant trade or tertiary qualification
• Experience in gas transmission operations and maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge of pipelines, facilities, and rotating equipment
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships effectively

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future. Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more.

We know Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply today, you belong here.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.