Field Supervisor

Rubix Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

LAHA allowance

Job summary

Rubix Solutions is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to support a major NBN Network to Premises (N2P) project across the ACT region, including Canberra. The role covers supervision of field operations, coordination of technicians and subcontractors, and ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has fixed-line telecommunications or HDD drilling/civil experience, strong leadership and problem solving, and a current Driver's Licence with White Card.

Qualifications

• Previous field supervision experience in telecommunications, civil construction or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field operations across NBN N2P deployment activities.
• Coordinate and manage field technicians, drilling crews and subcontractors.
• Oversee fixed-line telecommunications, HDD drilling or associated civil works.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure WHS compliance.
• Liaise with project managers, delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Resolve onsite technical and operational issues.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and provide regular reporting.

Skills

Field supervision

Telecommunications / NBN

Drilling & civil construction

Subcontractor management

WH&S compliance

Reading project plans

Communication & organisation

Driver's licence

White Card & tickets

Job description

Field Supervisor – N2P Project

Location: Canberra, ACT and surrounding region
Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension or permanent employment
Industry: Telecommunications / NBN Infrastructure

Rubix Solutions is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to support a major NBN Network to Premises (N2P) project across the ACT region.

We are particularly interested in candidates with either:

• Fixed-line telecommunications experience: Previous supervision of NBN or telecommunications field delivery, including fibre and network infrastructure.
• Drilling and civil construction experience: Particularly HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), underground services, trenching and associated civil infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily field operations across NBN N2P deployment activities.
• Coordinate and manage field technicians, drilling crews and subcontractors.
• Oversee fixed-line telecommunications, HDD drilling or associated civil works.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure WHS compliance.
• Liaise with project managers, delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Resolve onsite technical and operational issues.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and provide regular reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in field supervision within telecommunications, civil construction or infrastructure.
• Background in either fixed-line NBN delivery or HDD drilling and civil works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple field crews.
• Understanding of underground services, fibre networks and civil construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of WHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to interpret project plans and scope documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• White Card and relevant telecommunications or civil tickets highly regarded.

What's On Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.
• Competitive hourly contract rates.
• Company vehicle and tools provided.
• Untaxed Living Away From Home Allowance (LAHA), where applicable.
• Canberra-based project covering the surrounding ACT region.
• Immediate start available.

If you have experience supervising fixed-line telecommunications works or HDD drilling and civil infrastructure projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.