Area Work Supervisor

Downer; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail and car purchase discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer provides an Area Works Supervisor opportunity in Adelaide, offering leadership of works programs and coordination with subcontractors to ensure safe delivery, quality outcomes, and KPI achievement.

The role suits those who enjoy planning, problem-solving, and building positive stakeholder relationships across government and infrastructure projects. A White Card and relevant project-management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card required.
• PM, property maintenance or trade background preferred.
• Experience delivering planned works programs.
• Experience with outsourced service providers and subcontractors.
• Experience in building, construction or property maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope works to client standards, delivering on time and within budget.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with external delivery partners.
• Monitor quality to meet contractual and client expectations.
• Track progress toward contractual KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as main point of contact.

Skills

Outsourced partner management

Trade background

Project management

Construction industry

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Construction White Card

PM or Property Maintenance

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for an Area Works Supervisor. Join our Government and Infrastructure Management team and play a key role in supporting the coordinated delivery of works and services, working closely with subcontractors and internal stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll contribute to delivering reliable, well‑managed services that support our essential operations.

This role is well suited to people who enjoy planning, problem‑solving and building positive working relationships.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Plan and scope works in line with client standards, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day project activities, including property scoping and engagement with external delivery partners.
• Monitor work quality to ensure it meets contractual, client and company expectations.
• Track and support the achievement of contractual KPIs.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and act as a key point of contact for enquiries.

What You’ll Bring

• A current Construction White Card.
• A qualification or relevant experience in Project Management, Property Maintenance or a trade background.
• Experience delivering planned works programs in a similar role or industry.
• Confidence working with outsourced service providers and subcontractors.
• Experience in building, construction or property maintenance environments.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.