Site Works Supervisor

Confluence Water; Manly; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VenPerks benefits

Vehicle package

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Confluence Water is seeking a Site Works Supervisor for the Manly Wastewater Treatment Plant, North Head. You will lead a 15-person trades team delivering mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance, and minor projects on site.

Based at Manly, you’ll ensure safe, efficient delivery, drive improvements, and collaborate with Sydney Water and internal teams to maintain reliability and performance of essential wastewater infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience leading multi-trade teams.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical, or engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, and oversee maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, repairs, and daily work activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the site maintenance team, fostering a safe, productive, collaborative, and high-performing workforce.
• Provide on-site leadership and technical guidance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Collaborate with Sydney Water, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support effective maintenance delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency and performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or electrical trade qualification

Engineering background

Job description

Do you have a strong mechanical or electrical background, combined with experience leading multi-trade teams? Join our Confluence Maintenance team as a Site Works Supervisor and play a key role in maintaining Sydney Water's critical wastewater infrastructure.

In this role, you will lead a team of 15 skilled tradespeople, including mechanical fitters, electricians, and a plumber, to deliver day-to-day mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance, as well as minor project works, at Sydney Water’s Manly Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Head.

Working closely with Sydney Water, you'll ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, helping maximise the reliability and performance of this critical facility. This is a permanent, full-time, site-based position, with standard working hours of Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary with a vehicle package.

A dynamic role offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Join a supportive, high-performing team focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Access exclusive VenPerks, including paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, and discounts across private healthcare, travel, retail, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prioritise, and oversee maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, repairs, and daily work activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Lead, coach, and develop the site maintenance team, fostering a safe, productive, collaborative, and high-performing workforce.

Provide on-site leadership and technical guidance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards using compliant materials, tools, and equipment.

Collaborate with Sydney Water, contractors, and internal stakeholders including operations, planning, engineering, project management, quality, environment, and safety teams to support effective maintenance delivery.

Manage and resolve operational issues, escalating complex matters where required and meeting all reporting obligations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, customer outcomes, and operational performance.

About You

You have a mechanical or electrical trade qualification or an engineering background, ideally with experience in the water and wastewater industry.

You hold a current and valid Class C driver's licence.

You have demonstrated strong supervisory experience, with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and drive the performance of medium-sized, multi-trade teams.

You are highly resilient, with a natural ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and remain effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

You’re eager to progress your career within the essential services sector, particularly in water and wastewater management.