Construction Supervisor

Simonds; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on homes

Employee well-being program

Reward days

Learning & development program

Novated leasing

Job summary

Simonds is seeking a Construction Supervisor to join the team covering the greater West region from Geelong to Colac, on a full-time, ongoing basis. The role manages home builds from site start to final inspection, coordinating trades and ensuring quality within timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have residential construction experience, a White Card, a valid driver’s licence, and strong communication skills to work with clients and trades.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising residential home builds.
• Understanding of Australian building regulations and WHSE
• Have completed the General Construction Induction Course/White Card
• Hold a valid driver's licence
• Strong trade network development and stakeholder coordination
• Deliver excellent customer service and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage trades on site.
• Build relationships with clients, trades and stakeholders.
• Ensure building practices and quality within time and budget.
• Enforce OH&S regulations on site.
• Manage paperwork and administration tasks.
• Provide weekly KPI reporting.

Skills

Supervising residential builds

Trade network development

Project management

Customer service

Communication skills

OH&S compliance

Education

White Card (GCI)

Job description

The Simonds story all started in 1949 with a passionate family man, Gary Simonds. He envisioned a builder that Australians could rely on to guide them through the process of crafting their perfect home. This vision remains at the heart of Simonds today with our commitment to making the Great Australian Dream a reality by placing home ownership within Australia’s reach.

Becoming part of Team Simonds means becoming part of the family. Our people are the heart of what we do. Our homes are built for the community, by the community, with a local network of employees, trades and suppliers all working towards this vision. It is this passion, dedication, and excellence that you will find on every Simonds job site, office, and display centre across the country. Today, we stand proudly as an ASX listed & leading national builder servicing customers across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Simonds has helped shape Australia. Few can say that. Whether we’re looking back at the homes of yesteryear, what we’re building now, or everything that’s still to come. We’ve not only shaped what Australia looks like, but more importantly, how Australia homes.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Construction Supervisor to join our team in working across the greater West region from Geelong to Colac,on a full-time, on-going basis. As a Construction Supervisor, your primary focus is to manage a portfolio of home builds from site start through to the final inspection and maintenance stage. Reporting to the Regional Building Manager, some key accountabilities of this role include:

• Coordinate and manage trades, establish a reliable trade base
• Build strong and ongoing working relationships with clients, trades and key stakeholders
• Ensure correct building practices and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Ensure quality homes are built within set time frames and budgeted guidelines
• Enforce and adhere to OH&S regulations
• Day to day management of trades on site, suppliers, completion of paperwork and other admin tasks
• Weekly KPI reporting

WHO YOU ARE

Ideally, we're looking for someone who has:

• Experience supervising residential home builds, residential construction experience and/or a strong trade background (but more importantly, an eagerness to learn and be a part of a cohesive team)
• A thorough understanding of Australian building regulations, WHSE regulations and Quality Assurance (QA) systems (mandatory)
• Have completed the General Construction Induction Course/White Card (mandatory)
• Hold a valid driver's licence (mandatory)
• Solid project management skills, including experience in managing and developing a trade network
• Able to effectively communicate with a diverse customer group, including what it means to deliver excellent customer service
• And just as importantly, an eagerness to learn and be a part of a supportive team.

WHY JOIN US?

Aside from a fantastic opportunity to join one of Australia's leading ASX listed residential builders, Simonds can offer you:

• Great benefits across a wide range of products and services including a generous discount on our award-winning homes as well as all the great things that go in them.
• Access to our free employee well-being program, including counselling, nutritional, financial, and legal support for both you and your immediate family.
• Access to Simonds Reward Days - receive an extra day of leave per year.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Learning and Development programs on our inhouse Simonds Learning platform.
• Access exclusive employee benefits including novated leasing, discounted car hire, and health, retail, and energy savings.
• Enjoy sporting, trade, and supplier discounts, including partner offers with the Geelong Cats and Melbourne United, plus discounted access to materials and services for personal projects.
• Generous rewards and recognition.

A commensurate remuneration package will be negotiated with the right candidate.

You must have unlimited Australian work rights to be considered for this role.

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

Manage a portfolio of Simonds new home builds in the greater West region, from site start to the final inspection & maintenance stage.