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Civil Supervisor

John Holland.com

Office

Newcastle West, NSW, AU, 2302

Full Time

About John Holland:

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known at its heart infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About The Role:

John Holland’s Infrastructure division is currently constructing some of Australia’s most complex projects, including the Black Hill to Tomago M1, Belmont Desalination Plant Project, and Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre. Due to industry expansion, the John Holland Infrastructure business is currently seeking a Civil Supervisor for an upcoming project in the Hunter NSW region. You will be responsible for managing all the earthworks, inground services, FRP and pavement works.

Responsibilities Of The Role Include:

Our Supervisor’s play a key role in managing on-site teams to execute specific scopes of work in alignment with project plans and specifications. Their focus is on ensuring efficient performance by adhering to detailed short-term programs and schedules, while also implementing robust safety, quality, and environmental controls on-site.

  • Oversee and manage the construction process, including coordinating and directing workers, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Enforce safety regulations and building codes, and conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards or violations
  • Manage and resolve conflicts between parties involved in the project
  • Maintain accurate records of progress, costs, and quality control measures
  • Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project expectations are met Identify and address any issues or problems that arise during the construction process
  • Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and permits
  • Manage the allocation of resources, including labour, materials, and equipment
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedure

To Be Successful In This Key Role, You Must Have:

  • Experience delivering infrastructure projects in Australia
  • Experience working for a tier one contractor is advantageous
  • Demonstrated experience as a Supervisor, managing multiple subcontractors and direct employees
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and technical documents
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
  • Able to work and integrate into a team
  • Strong focus on health and safety

As Part Of The Team, You Help Us Deliver On Our Promise To Transform Lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What'S In It For You When You Join John Holland?

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available
  • Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing
  • Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities
  • Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks
  • Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether its flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.

Civil Supervisor

Office

Newcastle West, NSW, AU, 2302

Full Time

October 2, 2025

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