The opportunity

Gold Coast Infrastructure Solutions (GCIS) is a Joint Venture between Downer and Ventia that is performing works to deliver water and wastewater repairs and maintenances services, and renewals program works for the City of Gold Coast (CoGC).

Due to expansion of works, we are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based currently at Arundel with regular travel to other sites where required, and during project implementation project-based site offices across the CoGC Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Project Manager STPs, you will play a vital role in providing overall co-ordination and leadership of site activities for varying and complex M&E renewals works across the CoGC’s STPs. As part of the role you will focus on ongoing Subcontractor management, improvement of work processes and service delivery improvement.

• Manage day to day activities of work crews and Subcontractors, including planning and coordinating site activities, scheduling, organisation and ongoing cost tracking of plant and equipment, reporting, and administration.
• Monitor and ensure site activities comply with statutory requirements, Zero Harm, and organisational policies, procedures and standards.
• Onboarding and management of Subcontractors ensuring alignment to The Downer Standard and GCIS processes.

What we offer

• Tool of Trade Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Competitive remuneration and access to Downer benefits including health & wellbeing initiatives.
• A supportive leadership team who believes our teams are our biggest asset and ensure our people are recognised and rewarded for the work that they do.
• The opportunity to contribute to the community through meaningful work, essentially ensuring the communities we live in remain operational.
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.
• Energy & Utilities have a dedicated internal mobility team focused on internal progression and succession identification and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leading in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments.

What we’re looking for

You will cultivate outstanding leadership skills, foster collaboration, and uphold a positive mindset, enabling you to efficiently oversee and enhance daily M&E site operations.

• Electrical or Mechanical trade qualifications required.
• Previous experience in a supervisory position, preferably within the water or utilities industry.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, set-up, and execution of works.
• Experience with site-based subcontractor management.
• Strong time management, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

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Ainsley Parmenter | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner

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