Lead Asphalt Supervisor – Safe, Efficient Delivery

Downer Group; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Asphalt Supervisor to lead and coordinate crews, plant, and subcontractors across asphalt projects and maintenance. Reporting to the Surfacing Manager, you will drive safe, efficient delivery and maintain high quality outcomes.

You will mentor team members, manage client requirements, and oversee budgeting, materials and logistics, fostering a Zero Harm culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising asphalt surfacing projects.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate crews and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and health and safety legislation.
• Experience with budgeting and financial review.
• Experience with EBAs, contracts and negotiation processes.
• Bitumen handling and heavy vehicle logistics planning would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate personnel, plant, machinery and subcontractors.
• Plan and organise asphalt works to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Monitor productivity, minimise waste and maintain quality outcomes.
• Manage client requirements and resolve site issues professionally.
• Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Support operational, administrative and financial requirements.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm culture across the team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Asphalt surfacing operations

Leadership

Planning

Time management

Budgeting

HSE knowledge

EBAs & contracts

Bitumen handling

Education

Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Asphalt Supervisor to lead and coordinate crews, plant, and subcontractors across asphalt projects and maintenance. Reporting to the Surfacing Manager, you will drive safe, efficient delivery and maintain high quality outcomes.

You will mentor team members, manage client requirements, and oversee budgeting, materials and logistics, fostering a Zero Harm culture on site.