Field Supervisor Sewer

Service Stream; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream is recruiting a Sewer Supervisor for our Utilities division in Melbourne/Coburg area. This permanent, full-time role leads field crews in maintenance and repair works across the sewer network, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will report to the Senior Supervisor (Sewer) and coordinate resources to meet KPIs and client expectations. Applicants should have supervisory experience in civil/utilities/sewer operations, strong leadership, communication and

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role within civil, utilities, infrastructure or sewer operations.
• Strong knowledge of field-based maintenance and construction activities.
• Experience managing operational performance and achieving delivery targets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to a positive safety culture.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Sewer industry experience is highly regarded.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a satisfactory Critical Infrastructure Background Check per AusCheck requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews to ensure safe, productive and compliant work practices.
• Conduct regular field audits and site inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to crews in the field.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor resources.
• Support training, development and competency compliance across the workforce.
• Manage performance, safety and behavioural expectations within the team.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with local authorities and third-party stakeholders to secure permits and site access requirements.
• Ensure all pre-start activities, permits and safety documentation are completed correctly.
• Review and approve timesheets and work order allocations for accuracy.
• Support delivery of contractual KPIs and operational targets.

Skills

Supervisory

Communication

Safety culture

Problem solving

Organization

Stakeholder management

Job description

Primary Location

VIC - Epping

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Field Supervisor - Sewer to join Service Stream

About the Role

Epping, VIC | Permanent Full-Time

Join Service Stream and Help Deliver Essential Sewer Network Services

Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking an experienced Sewer Supervisor to join our growing team in Coburg. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, supervision and quality control of field crews and subcontractors delivering maintenance and repair works across the sewer network.

Working closely with the Senior Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the high standards expected by our client and stakeholders.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Sewer), you will be responsible for:

• Leading and supervising field crews to ensure safe, productive and compliant work practices.
• Conducting regular field audits and site inspections.
• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to crews in the field.
• Coordinating labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor resources.
• Supporting training, development and competency compliance across the workforce.
• Managing performance, safety and behavioural expectations within your team.
• Assisting with incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaising with local authorities and third-party stakeholders to secure permits and site access requirements.
• Ensuring all pre-start activities, permits and safety documentation are completed correctly.
• Reviewing and approving timesheets and work order allocations for accuracy.
• Supporting the delivery of contractual KPIs and operational targets.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within civil, utilities, infrastructure or sewer operations.
• Strong knowledge of field-based maintenance and construction activities.
• Experience managing operational performance and achieving delivery targets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong safety focus with a demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive safety culture.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous sewer industry experience (highly regarded).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Critical Infrastructure Background Check in accordance with AusCheck requirements.

Why Join Service Stream?

At Service Stream, you’ll become part of a business that delivers and maintains some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure. We offer:

• Stable, permanent employment with a market-leading ASX-listed company.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• A supportive and safety-focused team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to essential community services.
• A workplace that values diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.

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. Specialising in the design, construction and maintenance of critical infrastructure, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for some of Australia’s largest organisations.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and people from all backgrounds.

Service Stream does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Agencies or Labour Hire Companies.

Department

Field Services