Site Supervisor Projects
Permanent, Full-time
Reporting to Jure Mandic, Program Director - Track & Civil, could you be our new Site Supervisor for Projects?
The Site Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing daily site operations, including safety, delivery, and accessibility. As the first point of contact for all site activities, the Site Supervisor ensures efficient execution of infrastructure projects by managing internal and external resources, including plant, labour, and materials.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Safety and Risk Leadership: Responsible for safety and risk management, day-to-day
- Complexity Management: Working within and managing complexity, especially during occupation regimes
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication: The ability to communicate effectively at various levels is essential
The Site Supervisor makes sure that site works adhere to safety protocols and align with V/Line's documented guidelines. By providing a safe workplace for staff and maintaining a secure environment for customers and visitors, you will contribute significantly to project success.
Key Accountabilities
- Construction Supervision: Plan, execute, and supervise daily construction activities, including railway infrastructure, earthworks, and drainage
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Project Manager and Engineers, maintaining observation records
- Issue Management: Escalate concerns to the Project Manager as needed
- Safety: Monitor onsite activities, report safety, security, and environmental incidents following V/Line procedures (SAPR-33); Provide clear recommendations for ongoing safe and effective performance
- Quality Assurance: Ensure works comply with Standards and Specifications
- Site Access Coordination: Coordinate site access per contract documentation and V/Line procedures
- Compliance Audits: Audit adherence to site access requirements and safe working practices
- Occupation Oversight: Manage occupations necessary for project completion
- Handover Documentation: Accept, witness, and review hand back and handover documents
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Resource Supervision: Oversee internal and subcontracted resources for timely project delivery
- Materials and Equipment Management: Supervise the receipt of materials, plant & equipment
- Subcontractor Coordination: Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure timely delivery of their specific scope of work for the project
- Quality Assurance: Address quality-related issues and close out corrective action for non-conformances
- Environmental Controls: Manage on-site environmental controls and incident reporting
About you
Essential requirements
- TLIF2080 Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) and/or VICL10TTSA (Victorian TTSA - Level 1 Train Track Safety Awareness)
- 10+ years' experience in Rail Construction, with sound understanding of the Rail Safety Act 2006 (Vic), and rail standards and operating procedures
- Working at the Supervisory level in Rail Construction: You have demonstrated, hands-on experience in rail construction. You likely started out your career working on the tools and have transitioned to a supervisory role where you are a subject matter expert and a capable people leader. You know how to source and supervise a workforce of labourers, construction workers, machine operators, plant & equipment operators, and subcontractors and supervise them to deliver the scope
- Effective Decision-Making and Leadership: Demonstrates self-sufficiency, confident decision-making, and ability to make informed choices; Leads others while respecting their autonomy; Capable stakeholder management skills
- Driver Licence and ability to stay overnight & travel to regional sites
Desirable
Diploma or Certificate IV in Frontline Leadership is desirable, but we place greater emphasis on candidates with a proven track record of leadership and capability in heavy rail.
What we offer
Community impact - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
Huge potential - We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
Dynamic environment - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
Collaborative team - You'll be part of a broader, supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
Flexible working - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
Newly created, permanent opportunity. Salary in range $111,723TRP (Total Remuneration Package) to $128,200 TRP.
Benefits include Tool-of-Trade vehicle, overtime provisions, 4-weeks leave, super, and free myki for metro & regional travel
For a confidential discussion abouthow this opportunity will advance your career, please contact Dee Morris, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner for Projects at **********@vline.com.au
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your application. Please provide a current resume. No cover letter is needed as the automated process includes pre-screening questions for addressing the Essential Requirements.
This is a Medical Category 3 role.
Recruitment & selection may include assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews, employment references, and medical check.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including probity (police) checks, qualifications checks, and Australian entitlement to work.
Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.
Applications close 5pm Friday, 7 June 2024
V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.