THE ROLE 

Our Gas Networks & Services Team is expanding, and we are looking for a motivated Construction Supervisor to join us at our Sommerville depot. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager and lead a frontline field and contract personnel team. Your team will be responsible for delivering high-quality capital expenditure (capex) construction projects throughout the gas distribution network in the Melbourne area.

Your primary role will be to introduce more efficient supervising, planning, and work practices across the CAPEX and OPEX cycles to enhance our productivity and operational performance.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

Oversee and supervise field and contract personnel constructing the gas distribution system. Undertake various aspects of planning, estimating, scheduling, and issuing relevant construction work to field crews and subcontractors. Responsible for ensuring that the performance of both employees and subcontractors meets the standards of Downer, client and regulatory policies and procedures. Assist the Project/Site Manager with project requirements, crew availability, and day-to-day operations to ensure cost efficiency. Proactively and visibly promote and drive a Zero-Harm culture, guiding and coaching others, following the Downer cardinal rules.

OUR OFFER

A generous salary package is on offer with site uplift and LAHA and all the necessary tools to perform your job well. Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams. A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts. Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options. Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard. We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT YOU 

Ideally, you should have a trade qualification or similar (E.g. Cert IV Gas Ops), a current driver's licence and a proven track record in the Utilities-related industry (Gas, Power, Telco, etc). Previous experience as a Supervisor or similar with knowledge of estimating, installation, maintenance, and standard operating procedures in gas distribution networks is an advantage.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! 

For more information, please contact Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ryan.delon@downergroup.com.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted.