Field Supervisor Sewer

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

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Field Supervisor - Sewer for the Melbourne region. This permanent full-time role is based in Epping/Coburg and sits within our Field Services team, delivering essential sewer network maintenance and repair works.

You will lead field crews, coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors, and ensure works are completed safely and to high standards expected by clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in civil, utilities or sewer operations.
• Strong safety focus and ability to enforce safety culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews to ensure safe, productive work.
• Perform regular site inspections and field audits.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting on site.
• Coordinate resources and monitor KPIs and safety documentation.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Liaise with authorities for permits and site access.
• Review timesheets and allocate work orders.

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.

Department

Field Services

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