Supervisor - Water

Randstad; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Site Supervisor for Civil Water Infrastructure in Arundel, QLD. You will coordinate day-to-day field operations, lead self-performing crews and subcontractors, and uphold high safety standards while delivering quality renewal and maintenance works.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and on-site problem solving, with a focus on Zero Harm and compliance with regulatory programs; a hands-on manager who can drive efficiencies on water network projects.

Qualifications

• Supervisory background leading self-perform D&C or water/civil maintenance crews.
• Planning, site setup, construction program development, and detailed design reviews.
• Licensing & tickets: Manual C-Class Driver's License; Electrical License or related tickets are desirable.
• Pre-employment medical & D&A testing and Hep A/B immunity are required.

Responsibilities

• Crew & Site Coordination: direct day-to-day activities, schedule labor and equipment, manage timesheets.
• Zero Harm Culture: promote safety, maintain safety/quality registers, lead toolbox talks.
• Subcontractor & Quality Control: supervise crews and site subcontractors, ensure compliance with regulations and programs.
• Stakeholder Point of Contact: act as on-site liaison for project managers, delivery partners, and client representatives.

Skills

Supervision

Planning

Site setup

Program development

Design reviews

Tools

C-Class Driver's License

Confined Space

Work at Heights

Trench Support

Electrical License

Job description

Title: Site Supervisor | Civil Water Infrastructure | $70 - $100/hr

Contract Duration: ASAP - Mid-Jan 2027 (potential extension)

Location: Arundel, QLD

About the Role: Step into a key leadership role coordinating day-to-day field operations for water network renewal and maintenance works. You will lead self-performing crews and subcontractors on-site to ensure high safety standards, quality execution, and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Crew & Site Coordination: Direct day-to-day work crew activities, schedule labor, plant, and equipment, and handle daily administrative tasks (e.g., timesheets).

• Zero Harm Culture: Promote a proactive Zero Harm safety environment - identifying risks, maintaining safety/quality registers, and leading site toolbox discussions.

• Subcontractor & Quality Control: Supervise internal crews and site subcontractors, ensuring works align with statutory regulations and construction programs.

• Stakeholder Point of Contact: Serve as the primary on-site contact for project managers, delivery partners, and client representatives.

Requirements & Experience

• Solid supervisory background managing self-perform D&C works or water/civil maintenance crews.

• Practical experience in planning, site setup, construction program development, and detailed design reviews.

• Licensing & Tickets: Manual C-Class Driver's License. Leadership qualifications, Electrical License, or tickets (Confined Space, Work at Heights, Trench Support) are highly desirable.

• Compliance: Pre-employment Medical & D&A testing, and Hep A/B immunity.

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.