Site Manager

Rashi Joshi; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super + fuel card

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a respected Victoria builder to appoint a Site Manager for a $7M Homes Victoria social housing project in Sunshine. You will lead on-site delivery, safety, quality, and coordination with the Project Manager and head office, ensuring the 3-storey, 19-apartment building meets program milestones.

You should have carpentry or construction management qualifications, proven site management experience on commercial projects, and multi-storey apartment delivery exposure.

Qualifications

• Carpentry background or construction management degree.
• Proven site management experience on commercial projects.
• Experience delivering multi-storey apartments (3+ storeys).
• Government contracts experience advantageous.
• Current White Card and First Aid certificate.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site management from establishment to handover.
• Drive construction programmes and ensure discipline against schedule.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour for quality finishes.
• Act as main contact for Homes Victoria and stakeholders.
• Champion safety culture and OH&S compliance.
• Manage site inductions, toolbox talks and daily reporting.

Skills

Carpentry background

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

On-site management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

White Card

First Aid certificate

Job description

Location: Sunshine Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 + super + fuel card

Company: Celebrating 25 years of operation in Victoria, we are representing a highly respected, dynamic commercial construction management partner. Known for bringing fresh ideas, resilient teams, and collaborative energy to every build, this ISO-certified builder specialises in projects up to $20 million across education, local government, health, and community housing. A positive, collaborative culture with a supportive team environment, with genuine focus on work-life balance, with a 5-day work week being the standard expectation. While project demands may occasionally require additional hours, weekend work is not the norm. With a footprint spanning metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, they are driven by a mindset of continuous evolution and a belief that construction is a craft built on consistency, collaboration, and care.

The Project: Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of community-focused work, we are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead an upcoming $7 million project in Sunshine. This project is being delivered for Homes Victoria and consists of a 3-storey, 19-apartment build. It is a fantastic opportunity to deliver a highly impactful social housing project that will provide high-quality, community-minded accommodation to the inner west.

The Role

As the Site Manager, you will be the driving force on the ground, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Supported by an experienced Project Manager and a collaborative head office team, your key responsibilities will include:

• On-site management of the Sunshine apartment project from site establishment through to handover.
• Coordinating and driving site activities, ensuring construction programmes are disciplined and resilient to change.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour to ensure high-quality finishes and seamless workflow.
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders, including client representatives from Homes Victoria.
• Championing a safety-first culture, strictly adhering to the company's certified OH&S, Quality, and Environmental management systems.
• Managing site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily site reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a forward-thinking construction professional who values collaboration just as much as buildability.

You will need:

• A carpentry trade background or tertiary qualification in Construction Management.
• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering commercial projects in the $5M-$15M range.
• Specific experience delivering multi-storey apartment builds (3-storey+ experience is highly regarded).
• Prior experience working on government contracts is a significant advantage.
• A current White Card, First Aid certificate, and relevant site safety tickets.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented site culture.

Benefits

• Super + fuel card

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.