Site Supervisor Construction

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

12% superannuation

Free parking

Gym membership discounts

Employee wellbeing programs / EAP

Long service leave after 5 years

Social club

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor Construction to lead on-site delivery of civil works across road, drainage, kerb, footpaths and cycleways.

The role involves planning, scheduling and supervising crews on Council and State road networks, with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery. A 4-day work week and competitive salary enhance this hands-on leadership position.

Qualifications

• Reading complex plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership and on-site supervision skills.
• Experience controlling project costs and providing progress reports.
• Experience with QA testing, ITPs and as‑built drawings.
• Understanding environmental controls on worksites.
• Commitment to high level customer service.
• NSW Construction Induction card or recognised equivalent.
• Class C Driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise on-site civil construction works.
• Coordinate Council and contract plant and labour.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to spec.
• Manage costs and provide progress and risk reports to the Works Coordinator.
• Maintain environmental controls and quality assurance on site.

Skills

Reading plans

Leadership/ supervision

Budget management

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in civil construction

NSW Construction Induction card

Driver’s licence (Class C)

Job description

Lead meaningful civil construction projects that shape how our community moves, connects and safely enjoys our city. We are looking for an experienced Site Supervisor who can confidently plan work, guide crews and deliver quality construction projects across a diverse local government environment.

• Lead with impact in a hands-on outdoor role in beautiful Lake Mac
• Use your leadership skills to bring out the best in a capable field team
• Enjoy a 4-day work week that gives you more time for life outside work

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

As Site Supervisor Construction, you will be part of our City Construction team within City Works, leading the on-site delivery of Council’s civil construction works program. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will plan, schedule and supervise works across projects such as road rehabilitation and reconstruction, drainage upgrades, kerb and channel works, footpaths and cycleways.

You will supervise teams on Council and State road networks and at times through privately owned property, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. Your day-to-day work will include coordinating Council and contract plant and labour, applying quality assurance requirements, managing project costs, maintaining environmental controls and keeping the Construction Works Coordinator informed on progress, budgets and delivery risks.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is a confident civil construction supervisor who brings strong technical knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and a genuine commitment to safe, high-quality work. You will be comfortable reading complex plans and specifications, setting out works to tight tolerances and making sound decisions on site with minimal supervision.

You will also meet the following criteria:

• Minimum Certificate III in a field relevant to local government civil construction activities or demonstrated extensive experience in civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with particular knowledge in the civil construction sector.
• Experience in controlling costs on projects including actively managing budgets by capturing costs and providing financial progress reports.
• Experience in quality assurance testing including following Inspection and Test Plans, level set out and control, pavement testing, concrete testing and work as executed drawings.
• Demonstrated understanding of the need for and application of environmental controls on work sites.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high level customer service.
• NSW Construction Induction card or recognised equivalent.
• Class C Driver’s licence.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $90,202 - $104,831 a year plus 12% superannuation
• 35 hours working across a 4-day work week
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Free parking within walking distance of our office building
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START