Team Lead - Installer

  • Australia
  • Adelaide
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Team Lead – Installer (State Government Project)
We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee a team of installers completing a large-scale program across a fleet of vehicles. This role supports both metro and regional operations and ensures the safe, compliant installation of new electronic docking systems and associated equipment.

About the Role

The Team Lead is responsible for coordinating installation crews, managing workflow, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining quality standards. The role is not on the tools day-to-day, but requires strong technical understanding of vehicle electronics, installation practices and Australian Design Rules (ADR) compliance.

You will supervise teams operating either in metro Adelaide or in regional locations across South Australia. Regional teams travel on Monday, work on site Monday-Friday, and fly home at the end of the week. Flights, accommodation and meal allowances are provided.

This 6-month assignment has the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, supervise and support crews of installers and trade assistants

  • Plan daily work schedules and coordinate installation activities

  • Oversee quality control for all installation tasks

  • Ensure compliance with Australian Design Rules and safety standards

  • Review installation diagrams, kits and specifications

  • Liaise with project coordinators on progress, timelines and site readiness

  • Maintain safety standards for equipment handling and in-vehicle work

  • Act as a responsible person for vehicle handling and site safety

Installation Scope Overview

This project covers the retrofit of ePCR docking systems into fleet vehicles. Installations must be performed in line with strict ADR requirements including:

  • Airbag clearance and non-interference

  • Object restraint of equipment >1kg

  • Safe positioning of brackets and devices

  • Ensuring MDT visibility and reversibility

  • Maintaining access to centre console features

  • Ergonomic placement for removal and in-motion use

Installers will work from pre-built kits and diagrams supplied for each vehicle variant.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Current Australian driver’s licence

  • Current National Police Check

  • Experience with vehicle electronics installation (radios, stereos, cabling, etc.)

  • Ability to operate drills, pliers, crimpers and hand tools

  • Ability to run and connect cables to IT/electrical systems

  • Strong safety awareness and adherence to compliance standards

  • Experience reading diagrams, kits and installation instructions

  • Leadership or supervisory experience within a technical or trade environment

  • Ability to manage a team in metro or remote locations

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Responsible, reliable and able to work autonomously

  • Willingness to travel for regional work (metro team exempt)

Desirable

  • Auto electrical trade background

  • Radio technician or telecommunications installation experience

  • Experience working on government or fleet vehicle modifications

  • Understanding of ADRs or vehicle compliance requirements

  • Previous experience in field-based or regional project delivery

If you are interested, contact Ella at ella.stone@talentinternational.com or at 0480 804 548. Contact period will be closed from 24th of December 2025 through to early January.

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