An established Australian Tier 3 defence contractor is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a growing pipeline of Defence projects at RAAF Base Amberley .
The contractor delivers construction, refurbishment, civil and facilities works across the Defence estate, with projects generally ranging from $500K to $5M. Its portfolio includes Defence accommodation refurbishments, facility upgrades, civil infrastructure, building remediation, maintenance and compliance works across Queensland.
The successful candidate will have Defence experience and take responsibility for day-to-day site delivery, working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, trades and Defence stakeholders.
The Role
You will oversee site activities from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise day-to-day construction and project activities across Defence sites, including RAAF Base Amberley.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, suppliers and site resources.
- Manage site sequencing, productivity, quality and progress.
- Ensure works comply with project plans, specifications, WHS and Defence requirements.
- Coordinate site inductions, access, permits, security requirements and project documentation.
- Identify and manage site issues, risks and constraints.
- Liaise with Project Managers, engineers, clients and Defence stakeholders.
- Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning and project handover.
The contractor has experience delivering construction, refurbishment, civil infrastructure, facilities upgrades, maintenance and compliance works across Queensland's Defence estate.
The successful Site Supervisor will be expected to confidently manage works within live Defence environments, coordinating subcontractors and trades while maintaining strict compliance with Defence access, security, safety and operational requirements.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Site Supervisor, Site Manager or similar.
- Defence industry experience is highly desirable and preferred.
- Experience delivering projects in the $500K-$5M range.
- Strong understanding of construction site operations and subcontractor management.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.
- Strong understanding of WHS, quality and environmental requirements.
- Experience working on live, operational or secure sites.
What Is Offered
- Brisbane based opportunity supporting Defence projects at RAAF Base Amberley and surrounding Defence facilities.
- Car and competitive salary package.
- Strong and growing Defence project pipeline.
- Projects typically ranging from $500K to $5M.
- Variety of construction, refurbishment, civil and facilities projects.
- Opportunity to take ownership of site delivery.
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing Defence business.
- Opportunity to work on significant Defence infrastructure projects in a secure and operational environment.
