Site Manager / Supervisor

Syndeticom Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Syndeticom Pty is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day on-site operations for data centre cabling projects. You will lead teams of up to 40 technicians, ensure safe, efficient delivery and maintain high quality standards while reporting to the Project Manager.

You will manage schedules, budgets and resources, coordinate with clients and management, and drive a strong safety culture across the site. Prior data centre experience and valid Australian licences are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams of up to 40 site staff.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Experience in data centre installations.
• NV1 clearance or ability to obtain one.
• ACMA cabling or electrical licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of up to 40 technicians on site.
• Plan and manage cabling work packages, schedule, budget and resources.
• Directly supervise labour to maximise efficiency and morale.
• Monitor and schedule materials to ensure on-site availability.
• Maintain regular reporting to the Project Manager and client.
• Ensure WH&S compliance and quality standards on site.
• Report design changes or program variations to Project Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Structured cabling design

Strong communication

Independent work

Safety culture

Data centre installations

Decision making under pressure

NV1 clearance

Education

ACMA General Cabling Licence or Electrical Licence

White Card – OH&S Induction (NSW)

Australian Driver's Licence

Australian work rights

Police check & pre-employment medical

NV1 Clearance

Job description

With the boom in AI and digital infrastructure the data centre industry is now growing at an incredible rate, providing career opportunities and skills progression for everyone.

As a leader in the Australian data centre cabling industry, Syndeticom is seeking a passionate and experienced Site Manager to join our Data Centre team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical projects in a people centred company, all the while forging an exciting path to meet your career goals in a booming industry!

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Learning and development opportunities
• A fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Genuine career progression opportunities in the industry

About Syndeticom

With over 30 years of experience, Syndeticom is a trusted provider of quality installations and solutions across the digital infrastructure space. We specialise in designing, building, and supporting world-class digital infrastructure, including mission-critical data centres, government and commercial environments with fibre and copper infrastructure, audio-visual and network services.

As a growing business, we are driven by our core values:Learn, Think, Grow, Connect—and we place our people at the centre of everything we do.

About the Opportunity

As aSite Manager, you will oversee and coordinate day-to-day on site operations, ensuring cabling projects are delivered to efficiently, safely, and to the highest standard of quality. You will lead teams of up to 40 technicians, foster a positive and productive work environment, and act as a key link between site teams and management.

You will be accountable for all WHS and quality requirements onsite, with regular reporting to the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of up to 40 technicians
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to apprentices
• Plan and manage the cabling work packages, schedule, budget, and resources
• Directly supervise labour to maximise efficiency and team morale
• Monitor and schedule materials to ensure availability onsite when required
• Manage and track variation requests, ensuring approvals are obtained prior to works commencing
• Maintain clear communication and reporting to the Project Manager
• Daily client progress reporting through our internal platform
• Ensure daily site diaries are completed accurately
• Report design changes or program variations to the Project Manager
• Oversee maintenance and availability of plant and equipment
• Ensure a strong safety culture and compliance with WH&S requirements
• Act as the communication channel between client, management and site teams when required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading teams of up to 40 site staff
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of team leadership experience
• Quick learner in respect to structured cabling design and topologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results driven
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership and team-motivating capabilities
• Experience working in Data Centre installations
• Extensive experience in communications, cabling, or electrical environments
• NV1 Clearance

What You'll Need

• ACMA General Cabling Licence or Electrical Licence (preferred)
• White Card – OH&S General Induction for Construction Work (NSW)
• Current, valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Must have Australian work rights
• Ability to complete police check and pre-employment medical.

Why Choose Syndeticom?

At Syndeticom, we foster a rewarding and supportive environment where collaboration and respect thrive. Our people are encouraged to achieve their personal and career goals, and we pride ourselves on being a recognised source of talent in the industry, with staff regularly progressing into senior roles within the industry.

We are committed to diversity, creating a safe and inclusive workplace, and supporting a diverse workforce. In addition, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your well-being, as well as internal training opportunities to help you grow and develop in your role.