Civil Supervisor

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor to lead internal teams and contractors delivering programs across electricity network assets on the east coast. This practical, hands-on leadership role requires ownership of day-to-day field delivery, clear direction, safety, quality, time and cost control.

You will plan resources with project managers, monitor progress against milestones and KPIs, manage risk, and ensure timely work closures, accurate timesheets and reporting.

Qualifications

• A relevant civil trade qualification or other formal technical qualification.
• Experience supervising construction, maintenance or operational work on electricity networks.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop field-based employees and contractors.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving and risk management.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, environmental, contractual and industrial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and coordinate employees and contractors across allocated electricity network works.
• Plan labour, resources and delivery activities to meet safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Monitor productivity, utilisation, milestones and KPIs, addressing issues before they affect delivery.
• Manage operational risk and make practical decisions during outages, emergencies and other time-critical situations.
• Ensure work closures, timesheets, reports and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Education

Civil trade qualification

Job description

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation’s energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia’s east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civil Supervisor to lead internal employees and contractors delivering programs of work across electricity network assets.

This is a practical, hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of day-to-day field delivery, provide clear direction to your crews and make sound decisions when priorities change. You will be accountable for completing work safely, efficiently and within agreed time and cost requirements, while maintaining quality, productivity and customer service.

Working closely with project managers, workforce planning and operational teams, you will help plan resources, resolve delivery issues and build a capable, accountable team.

You will:

• Lead, coach and coordinate employees and contractors across allocated electricity network works.
• Plan labour, resources and delivery activities to meet safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Monitor productivity, utilisation, milestones and KPIs, addressing issues before they affect delivery.
• Manage operational risk and make practical decisions during outages, emergencies and other time-critical situations.
• Ensure work closures, timesheets, reports and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time.

The role’s core purpose is to supervise employees and contractors in the efficient delivery of allocated civil work programmes while managing time, cost, asset performance and safety objectives. Its accountabilities include team leadership, construction planning, budget management, operational decision-making, KPI performance, work closure and proactive safety management.

About You

You are a credible field leader who is comfortable taking responsibility for people, safety and delivery outcomes. You bring practical electricity network experience, remain calm when plans change and are prepared to make decisions and own the result.

You will ideally bring:

• A relevant civil trade qualification or other formal technical qualification.
• Experience supervising construction, maintenance or operational work on electricity networks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop field-based employees and contractors.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving and risk management capability.
• Working knowledge of relevant health, safety, environmental, contractual and industrial requirements.

Experience managing budgets, external service providers and performance measures will be highly regarded. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel would also be beneficial.

The position description nominates formal technical or trade qualifications, leadership capability, coaching and mentoring skills, communication and organisation skills, electricity network knowledge, contract management and relevant regulatory knowledge.

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across Australia every day. We are proud to keep communities connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer benefits that support our people both at work and outside it.

For this field leadership role, the most relevant benefits are:

• Flexible roster arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration and site uplifts.
• Novated leasing, EV subscriptions and vehicle discounts

These options have been selected from the approved benefits in the advertising template because they offer a strong combination of roster flexibility, fit-for-purpose field equipment and tangible financial value for operational candidates. Their inclusion should be checked against the specific role and contract before the advert is published.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences because broader perspectives strengthen our problem-solving, decision-making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes, or liability associated with fees or costs, from recruitment agencies, search firms or other third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.