Contracting Supervisor

Downer Group; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Asphalt Supervisor to lead and coordinate crews, plant, and subcontractors across asphalt projects and maintenance. Reporting to the Surfacing Manager, you will drive safe, efficient delivery and maintain high quality outcomes.

You will mentor team members, manage client requirements, and oversee budgeting, materials and logistics, fostering a Zero Harm culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising asphalt surfacing projects.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate crews and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and health and safety legislation.
• Experience with budgeting and financial review.
• Experience with EBAs, contracts and negotiation processes.
• Bitumen handling and heavy vehicle logistics planning would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate personnel, plant, machinery and subcontractors.
• Plan and organise asphalt works to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Monitor productivity, minimise waste and maintain quality outcomes.
• Manage client requirements and resolve site issues professionally.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Support operational, administrative and financial requirements.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Asphalt surfacing operations

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Budgeting

HSE knowledge

EBAs & contracts

Bitumen handling

Education

Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Job description

Asphalt Supervisor

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Asphalt Supervisor to join our Transport & Infrastructure, Asphalt & Products business. Reporting to the Surfacing Manager, you will lead and coordinate personnel, plant, suppliers and resources across asphalt projects and maintenance activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise and coordinate personnel, plant, machinery and subcontractors
• Plan and organise asphalt works to support safe and efficient delivery
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with relevant safety standards
• Monitor productivity, minimise waste and maintain quality outcomes
• Manage client requirements and resolve site issues professionally
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork
• Support operational, administrative and financial requirements
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across the team

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated supervisory or operational experience at a similar level
• Strong knowledge and experience within asphalt surfacing operations
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and time-management skills
• Experience leading teams and managing workplace issues
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship skills
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and legislation
• Experience with budgeting and financial review
• Experience with EBAs, contracts and negotiation processes
• Bitumen handling and heavy vehicle logistics planning experience would be highly regarded
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management is preferred

About You

You will be a hands-on leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills who can effectively coordinate crews and operations. You'll be committed to safety, quality and delivering strong outcomes while building a positive and accountable team environment.