Works Supervisor

BGIS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided and tools

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BGIS seeks a Works Supervisor to coordinate maintenance, upgrades and project works across South-East Melbourne residential properties. This 100% site-based role reports to the Operations Manager and involves working with trades, subcontractors and clients to achieve safe, quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has practical trade knowledge, builds strong relationships and can plan, schedule and inspect works within core business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising residential maintenance, upgrade or construction works.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trade service providers.
• Practical building and trade knowledge.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits or quality reviews.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety and quality requirements.
• Experience using work order or audit management systems.
• Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, General Building or a related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Construction Industry White Card
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, upgrade and project works across residential properties.
• Support subcontractors and trade resources to deliver safe, quality outcomes.
• Conduct initial, progress and final inspections.
• Provide practical technical guidance on maintenance and building works.
• Plan and schedule works in line with agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate job, inspection and audit records.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support contract audits and quality assurance activities.
• Monitor expenditure, variations and value-for-money outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with tenants, clients and stakeholders

Skills

Supervisory experience

Residential maintenance

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

WH&S knowledge

Work order systems

Driver's licence

White Card

Full working rights Australia

Education

Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry or General Building

Cert IV/Diploma in Building/Construction/Facilities Management

Tools

Work order management systems

Audit management systems

Job description

Works Supervisor - South-East Melbourne

Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC

Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Client Sites, Core Business Hours

Positions: Multiple Positions Available

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services. With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking experienced Works Supervisors to coordinate programmed maintenance, general maintenance, property upgrades and project works across South-East Melbourne. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with trades, subcontractors, client representatives and internal teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, organised and customer-focused, with practical trade knowledge and experience supporting residential maintenance or construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, upgrade and project works across residential properties
• Support subcontractors and trade resources to deliver safe, quality outcomes
• Conduct initial, progress and final inspections
• Provide practical technical guidance on maintenance and building works
• Plan and schedule works in line with agreed timeframes
• Maintain accurate job, inspection and audit records
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Support contract audits and quality assurance activities
• Monitor expenditure, variations and value-for-money outcomes
• Build positive relationships with tenants, clients and stakeholders

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Experience supervising residential maintenance, upgrade or construction works
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trade service providers
• Practical building and trade knowledge
• Experience conducting inspections, audits or quality reviews
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
• Understanding of workplace health and safety and quality requirements
• Experience using work order or audit management systems
• Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, General Building or a related discipline
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Construction Industry White Card
• Full working rights in Australia

Desirable:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Building, Construction, Project Management or Facilities Management
• Experience within community housing, facilities management or property services contracts

Workplace Arrangements

This is a 100% site-based position covering a broad area across South-East Metropolitan Melbourne. You will travel between residential properties during core business hours, so a current Driver's Licence and confidence working across multiple locations are essential. Company vehicle, PPE, tools, equipment and technology will be provided to support you in the role.

Why Join BGIS?

Join a newly established team delivering maintenance and upgrade works that support safe, well-maintained homes and positive community outcomes.

Key Benefits Include

• PPE, tools, equipment and technology provided
• Permanent full-time employment during core business hours
• Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
• Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
• Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180
• As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. A Police Check, Working With Children Check and Baseline Medical will form part of the pre-employment checks.