Area Work Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Downer Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We currently have an opportunity for an
Area Works Supervisor.
Join our Government and Infrastructure Management team and play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of works and services including the management of subcontractor performance. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

  • Develop project 'scopes of work' to client standards and deliver works within budget, at the required quality standard and on time.
  • Planning and co-ordinating daily project delivery tasks, including Scoping of Vacant Properties, both administratively and with external, supply partners delivering works.
  • Ensure quality of work is in accordance with contractual requirements, company standards and to the satisfaction of the client.
  • Ensure relevant contractual KPI's are met and exceeded where possible.
  • Develop strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact including managing relevant client enquiries and meeting or surpassing client expectations.

What You'll Bring

  • Hold a construction White Card.
  • Qualified or appropriately experienced Project Management/Property Maintenance or experienced Qualified trades person (highly desirable)
  • Solid experience managing and delivering planned works program in a similar role and/or industry.
  • Experienced in the delivery of contracts where an outsourced model is used to deliver services.
  • Experienced in managing, monitoring and evaluating the performance of Sub-contractors
  • Experience in building and construction management.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

  • Training and development to support and diversify your career.
  • With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
  • : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
  • Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.


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