Education Site Manager: Live School Refurb & Safety Lead

Randstad Pty; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking a Site Manager to take control of a $10M early works expansion and refurbishment of a school within a live educational environment. The role requires adept management of on-site teams, contractors, and client relationships while navigating complex, real-time challenges.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in Australian head contractor settings, a carpentry/joinery trade qualification, and proven ability to deliver education or similar refurbishments with safety and quality at

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Site Manager or Senior Foreman with an Australian head contractor.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry or Joinery required.
• Experience delivering education, aged care, medical, or complex refurbishments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Drive project lifecycle from site establishment through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate all trade contractors ensuring safety, layouts, and specs.
• Develop construction programmes and perform site inspections per BCA standards.
• Champion OH&S protocols and maintain site documentation and daily reports.
• Act as on-site client liaison to resolve issues and mitigate risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Trade Carpentry/Joinery

Job description

Randstad Pty is seeking a Site Manager to take control of a $10M early works expansion and refurbishment of a school within a live educational environment. The role requires adept management of on-site teams, contractors, and client relationships while navigating complex, real-time challenges.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in Australian head contractor settings, a carpentry/joinery trade qualification, and proven ability to deliver education or similar refurbishments with safety and quality at