Ensure compliance in commercial and financial management including meeting budgets and identifying cost saving measures.
Build strong internal and external stakeholder management through positive, proactive and professional communication to keep key personnel informed.
Manage industrial relations issues and implications and develop appropriate resolution.
Review progress against plans, contractual arrangements and delivery milestones to ensure they are on schedule and within quality and cost estimates and take remedial action as required.
People and performance management of subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour
Manage administrative duties for direct and indirect report requirements
Contribute to, seek and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures
Provide and take leadership responsibility in health, safety and environment management.
Oversee the on-site delivery of defined scopes of work on schedule with all stakeholder expectations met.
Provide leadership in risk management, identify and mitigate risks prior to works commencing, communicate with and engage relevant stakeholders to control risk and build a risk management culture.
Conduct thorough performance management evaluation for direct and indirect reports as defined by the JH Performance Management Development System.
Review design documentation, read drawings, provide constructive review and oversee implementation of final designs.
Requirements
safety management
construction planning
design review
productivity planning
supervisor experience
trade qualification
Safety and environment management, resource management and construction program and methodology
Experience in industry relevant trade and construction operations of similar scale
Skill in review of design documentation, ability to understand drawings, provide constructability review and implement final design plans
Understand productivity factors and utilisation planning
Utilise project planning skills to plan work, monitor implementation and effectiveness to achieve outcomes for quarterly goals.
2-5 years’ experience as Supervisor
Minimum 5-10 years’ previous construction experience in a similar role
Trade qualification or similar
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year Established
The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.
The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.
Culture + Values
Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support
Environment + Sustainability
A$1.5B funding
Sustainability-linked facility
Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.
30% reduction
Portland cement use
Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.
100% GreenPower
Offices and tunnels
Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.
75% trained
Managers with mental health training
75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.
Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials
Inclusion & Diversity
2022–2024
WGEA Employer of Choice
Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.
40/40/20
Gender Representation Target
Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.
24.5%
Women in Workforce
Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.
18 weeks
Paid Parental Leave
Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.
Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion