Electrical Superintendent
Date: 23 Sept 2026
Location: Greenbushes, Australia
Company: Talison Lithium Pty Ltd
Electrical Superintendent
Greenbushes Lithium Operation
Full Time Position
Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.
Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.
About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Superintendent is responsible for leading the electrical maintenance function at the Greenbushes Operation, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical electrical infrastructure. This key statutory leadership role provides technical guidance across site, drives maintenance and reliability performance, and ensures compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the electrical maintenance team to safely deliver reliable plant and infrastructure performance across the operation
- Ensure compliance with all electrical statutory, regulatory and site requirements, including fulfilling the responsibilities of the site's appointed Electrical Supervisor
- Provide technical leadership across electrical, instrumentation, control and high-voltage systems
- Drive maintenance planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise reliability and operational performance.
- Manage electrical maintenance budgets, forecasts and cost performance
- Oversee electrical incident investigations, statutory reporting and engagement with regulatory authorities
About the Candidate:
- Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Qualification with an A Grade Electrical Workers Licence
- Demonstrated leadership experience in electrical maintenance within mining, processing, heavy industry or manufacturing environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical statutory compliance, high-voltage systems and electrical safety management
- Experience with PLC, DCS and field instrumentation systems
- Proven ability to manage maintenance priorities, budgets and team performance
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:
- Flexible working environment
- Income protection insurance
- Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation
- Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme
Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.
The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.
Supporting a diverse workforce:
Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.
This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com
We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.
It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation