Site Supervisor

Dematic; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Fitness Passport

Exclusive health cover via Medibank

Referral Bonus program

Salary sacrificing options

Job summary

Dematic in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join the Project Delivery team on a fixed term 18‑month contract in Tarneit. You will coordinate installation, commissioning and on‑site engineering activities to deliver safe, on‑time projects within budget.

Work with internal teams, contractors and clients to bring complex warehouse automation systems into production, ensuring high quality and compliance with WHSE requirements while leading a small on‑site crew.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Supervisor/Manager on large capital projects.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical trade background is required or advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of WHSE requirements and safe work practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel interstate and overseas (APAC region) when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review drawings and plans for mechanical and electrical installations on site.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and on-site engineering activities.
• Liaise with clients, direct builders and sub-contractors to ensure smooth execution.
• Promote safety, risk management and environmental best practices on site.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Supervise inspections and commissioning activities and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Project delivery

Communication

MS Office

Risk management

Education

Mechanical/Electrical trade

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dematic: we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers that move with you

Why Work for Dematic and what sets us apart?

This is an exciting time to join Dematic. If you have ever wondered how your online shopping arrives to your door, we play a major part in this process, and we want you to join us to keep excelling at it. We are proud to partner with some of the most innovative companies in the world where we provide intelligent logistics solutions to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities.

We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with over 12,000 employees worldwide and over 900 employees in Australia and New Zealand and you will be working within a dynamic and close-knit team, where you can grow your career with industry experts.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary + super
• Fitness Passport - Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools, and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family, making it easier and more affordable to stay active
• Exclusive health cover via Medibank - 9% discount on corporate health plans designed to fit every lifestyle, life stage, and budget.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic team within a larger organisation
• Excellent Employee Referral Bonus program earning $$
• Salary sacrificing options and novated leasing available
• Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
• Paid parental and carers leave as well as Purchase leave

THE OPPORTUNITY

With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, Dematic is seeking an experienced and driven Site Supervisor to join our Project Delivery team in Tarneit, Melbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale warehouse automation projects for leading customers.

This is an 18-month full time fixed term contract position (with the possibility to extend) that is responsible for coordinating installation, commissioning, and engineering activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be at the heart of bringing complex automation systems into full production, working closely with internal teams, contractors, and clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

• Preparing and reviewing drawings and plans for mechanical and electrical installations
• Liaising with clients, direct builders and sub-contractors
• Proactively promoting innovation, improvement, risk identification and safety management covering Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment
• Obtaining necessary materials and resources
• Organising and supervising the inspection and maintenance of the installed equipment
• Day to day management of sub-contractors
• Coordinating regular inspection of works for quality assurance
• Implement commissioning
• Ensuring safe installation procedures

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS REQUIRES

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Supervisor/Manager installing large capital projects
• Mechanical and/or Electrical trade background
• Technical knowledge of material handling equipment would be an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of WHSE requirements
• Strong and clear communication skills
• Proven team leadership skills
• Strong computer skills in MS office products
• Availability to travel interstate and overseas (APAC region) when required

WHY BRING YOUR CAREER TO DEMATIC

• Employee engagement is high at 80% in our recent employee survey
• Average tenure is 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers annually because we actively invest in developing our people.
• A staggering 30% of all new hires are referrals, as our people know it's a great place to work and recommend it to others

Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.