Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor

About the position:

This position will provide technical support and effective supervision of the delivery of the City’s capital works and renewals program through a combination of wet hire and contract services. This position will ensure that contracts are efficiently managed, and all projects are delivered according to design, and within the agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards.

Key accountabilities:

• Supervise the delivery of the nominated capital works and renewals projects through provision of effective site and contract management.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of procedures for the effective supervision of works and management of contracts.
• Undertake direct construction management of projects using sub-contractors, City staff, City plant and equipment and/or wet hire plant and equipment as required ensuring that works are undertaken to the required standard and that procedures are being complied with.
• Attend and participate in weekly site meetings with contractors, review and report on progress of works.
• Provide onsite supervision of specialist consultants and works contractors.

For further information view the position description: Site Supervisor (Ref: 1339)

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Melissa Butler-Henderson, Senior Project Manager on 08 9956 6986.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will have nationally recognised qualification in Civil Construction or Building with significant on the job experience and demonstrated ability to supervise maintenance, civil and building construction projects.

Applicants who have strong knowledge, skills and experience but do not have formal qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $93,420 per annum or $47.27 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items, (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
1. Extensive experience in supervision of maintenance, civil and/or building construction projects (multiple at any one time), including works supervision, monitoring progress and reading/understanding construction plans and specifications;
2. Comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements, laws, frameworks and Australian Standards relevant to the delivery of infrastructure projects
3. Comprehensive knowledge of work health and safety practices in the construction industry
4. Demonstrated skills in the ability to foster and maintain partnerships and networks to facilitate the best practice provision of infrastructure

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Thursday 18 April 2024.