Estate Upkeep (EU) Supervisor

Soldier On; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Discount access to services

Paid leave and volunteering

Culture of safety and inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream is recruiting an Estate Upkeep (EU) Supervisor to lead the EU function across the Defence Base at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, NT. You will manage in-house staff and external contractors, maintain estate standards, and ensure SLA compliance while upholding safety and environmental regulations.

You must have supervisory experience in estate upkeep or facilities management, knowledge of permits-to-work, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate CMMS software.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in estate upkeep or facilities management.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and permits-to-work.
• Experience managing in-house teams and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estate Upkeep function across the designated Base Security Areas.
• Coordinate in-house staff and external contractors.
• Issue permits-to-work and ensure safety/compliance.
• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-start meetings.
• Perform post-work quality inspections and audits.
• Ensure SLA requirements are understood and met; maintain records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety regulations knowledge

Permits-to-work

Team coordination

Communication skills

Maintenance planning

Documentation & reporting

Education

Facilities management qualification or trade qualification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

We are growing – Join our Defence division at Service Stream supporting the PAS contract

About the Role

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We are hiring an Estate Upkeep (EU) Supervisor to support us in this contract. This will be offered as a permanent full-time position based at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct and report to the PAS Manager.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries – we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development– we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training. Mentoring and leadership development programs may also be available.
• Access – discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will lead and manage the EU function across the Defence Base. This role involves the oversight of both in-house teams and external contractors to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the estate are conducted to the highest standards. You will also ensure that service level agreement (SLA) requirements are understood and met, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Estate Upkeep function across the designated Base Security Areas.
• Managing and coordinating teams of in-house staff and external contractors.
• Issuing permits-to-work as required, ensuring compliance with safety and operational regulations.
• Conducting regular toolbox talks and pre-start meetings to ensure clear communication of daily tasks and safety protocols.
• Performing post-work quality inspections and audits to ensure maintenance work meets the required standards.
• Ensuring SLA requirements are both understood and met across the areas of responsibility.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports related to estate upkeep activities.
• Collaborating with the PAS Base Manager to develop and implement maintenance schedules and plans.
• Identifying and addressing any maintenance issues promptly and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identifying areas for process improvement and work collaboratively with teams to implement best practices.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within estate upkeep or similar facilities management environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and experience in issuing permits-to-work.
• Experience in managing both in-house teams and external contractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management systems and software.
• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, property maintenance, or a trade related field are highly desirable.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]