Plastering Supervisor

Siteforce Recruitment; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Fuel card

Laptop or iPad

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Siteforce Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Plastering Supervisor to lead on-site delivery of commercial ceilings, partitions and fitouts on the Sunshine Coast. This senior, hands-on role offers permanent full-time or casual contract options with immediate start in Australia.

Responsibilities include project programming, subcontractor management, quality control and cost awareness, ensuring safety and alignment with drawings and schedules.

Qualifications

• Senior on-site role managing commercial plastering projects on Sunshine Coast.
• Experience in supervising ceilings, partitions and fitout packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of commercial packages.
• Set out framing from drawings and verify lines and levels.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors and materials.
• Ensure quality control with ITPs and sign-offs.
• Monitor safety and SWMS compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Plastering

Read drawings

Project programming

Subcontractor management

Safety SWMS

White Card

QBCC licence

Job description

Siteforce Recruitment – Sunshine Coast QLD

Commercial Plastering Supervisor – Sunshine Coast

$130,000-$140,000 + Super | Permanent
$65 per Hour + Super | Casual Contract
Phone, Fuel Card and Laptop/iPad Provided | Immediate Start

Siteforce Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commercial Plastering Supervisor to manage the on-site delivery of commercial ceilings, partitions, plastering and fitout packages on the Sunshine Coast.

This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for project delivery, programming, subcontractor management, quality and cost control. The role is available on either a permanent full-time or casual contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery and Programming

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of assigned commercial packages
• Set out wall and ceiling framing from architectural and engineering drawings
• Confirm lines, levels and set-outs before work proceeds
• Work closely with the builder's current program and lookahead schedules
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, deliveries and site access
• Organise hoisting, cranage and material handling across multiple levels
• Identify variations, design issues and potential delays before they affect the program
• Resolve issues before they delay following trades

Quality Control

• Manage ITPs across framing, insulation, noggins, door frames, sheeting and setting
• Inspect completed work at each stage before it is closed or covered
• Ensure fire-rated, acoustic and seismic systems are installed to specification
• Manage hold points and obtain all required sign-offs
• Maintain detailed photographic and video records of concealed and critical works
• Identify defects early and ensure they are rectified before handover
• Maintain a consistently high standard of finish across every project

Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate subcontractors across framing, sheeting, setting, insulation and external works
• Confirm scope, pricing and program requirements before work commencesMonitor subcontractor performance, productivity, conduct and safety
• Complete and maintain accurate daily timesheets and site records
• Review subcontractor invoices and progress claims against completed work
• Defect subcontractor work and ensure it is brought up to the required standard
• Ensure all subcontractors follow approved SWMS and site requirements

Builder and Site Coordination

• Build strong relationships with the builder's site team, Project Manager and Contract Administrator
• Attend site, coordination and progress meetings
• Respond promptly to builder correspondence and site requirements
• Raise design errors, drawing clashes and preceding trade defects in writing
• Participate in regular site walk-arounds with management

Commercial and Cost Control

• Identify and document variations as early as possible
• Complete dayworks forms for work outside the contracted scope
• Obtain signed approval from the builder's representative and submit records promptly
• Support monthly progress claims by confirming the percentage of work completed
• Monitor hired equipment and arrange its return when no longer required
• Record damage or delays caused by other trades to support back-charges
• Protect project margins through accurate records, variation management and cost awareness

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all workers and subcontractors are inducted and working under current SWMS
• Enforce PPE, exclusion zones and safe work practices
• Maintain plant, equipment and tag-and-test records
• Ensure first-aid requirements are maintained on site
• Record and report all incidents, injuries and safety concerns immediately
• Lead by example and maintain professional standards across the site

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supervising commercial plastering, ceilings, partitions and fitout packages
• Strong understanding of commercial construction sequencing and programming
• Sound knowledge of ITPs, hold points and quality-control procedures
• Experience with fire-rated, acoustic and seismic systems
• Ability to read and set out work from architectural and engineering drawings
• Confident managing subcontractors across price, program, quality and safety
• Commercial understanding of dayworks, variations, back-charges and progress claims
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Current White Card
• Valid driver's licence
• Relevant trade qualification highly regarded
• QBCC licence or supervisor licence highly regarded
• Available to commence immediately or at short notice

The Successful Candidate

You will be a direct and accountable supervisor who leads by example. You will understand the builder's program, maintain high quality standards and protect project margins through accurate documentation and early identification of issues.

Salary and Benefits

Permanent Full-Time

• $130,000-$140,000 + superannuation
• Company phone
• Fuel card
• Laptop or iPad
• Long-term career opportunity

Casual Contract

• $65 per hour + superannuation
• Company phone
• Fuel card
• Laptop or iPad
• Immediate start

Applicants must currently reside in Australia and have full Australian working rights to be considered.