Scaffolding Supervisor

The opportunity

You're the person people look to when the job gets complicated.

The one who can read a scaffold design, organise a crew, keep work moving and still have an eye on safety, productivity and quality.

We're looking for an experienced Scaffold Supervisor to join our Industrial & Energy team in a casual capacity. This role is hands-on, site-based and ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front while mentoring crews and delivering work to a high standard.

You'll be responsible for coordinating scaffold teams, managing daily work fronts and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise scaffold crews across maintenance and project works
• Coordinate labour, equipment and resources to meet daily work plans
• Conduct toolbox talks, pre-starts and safety leadership activities
• Monitor productivity, quality and progress onsite
• Support and mentor scaffolders to build capability and team performance
• Work closely with clients, subcontractors and site leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with all sites, safety and quality requirements
• Maintain accurate records, timesheets and work documentation

What we offer

• Casual position with ongoing project opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industrial maintenance teams
• Strong safety culture backed by Downer's Zero Harm commitment
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities
• Be part of a team that values practical experience, teamwork and getting the job done right

What we're looking for

• Advanced Scaffolding High Risk Work Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in scaffolding or industrial maintenance environments
• Previous experience leading scaffold crews on complex projects
• Strong understanding of Layer Scaffold systems and scaffold erection requirements
• Working at Heights, Confined Space and White/Blue Card
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build respect within crews
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

About the team

Downer's Energy & Utilities 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.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying the project minimum requirements, a pre-employment medical and evidence of your right to work in Australia.

How to apply

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

Downer Group is 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.