Telecom Field Supervisor — Lead Crews & Projects

Ventia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate travel discounts

Novated leasing

Private health discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to join our Telecommunications team, based in North Plympton, South Australia. You will lead field operations across major projects, overseeing crews and subcontractors to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

In this permanent full-time role, you will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on site, coordinate resources, monitor progress, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in telecommunication network reallocation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field crews in civil construction or telecoms.
• Strong understanding of Telstra networks, DBORs, DBYD plans and telecoms construction standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work remotely when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead and promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Monitor subcontractor and workforce performance to ensure quality and productivity.
• Develop work schedules and allocate labour, equipment and materials effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Track project progress, report on site activities and manage variations and as-built documentation.

Skills

Field supervision

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Tools

DBORs

DBYD plans

Telstra standards

Job description

Ventia is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to join our Telecommunications team, based in North Plympton, South Australia. You will lead field operations across major projects, overseeing crews and subcontractors to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

In this permanent full-time role, you will drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on site, coordinate resources, monitor progress, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with clients and partners.