About North East Link 

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced CRCP Supervisor to join our project team. This role is responsible for coordinating and supervising on-site teams to deliver Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) and barrier slipform works in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of works within the required timeframe and budget.

This role will be accountable for:

• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment through Spark’s procedures, standards, and legal regulations.
• Active involvement in risk management, by understanding the hazards that could cause harm, promoting risk awareness and by challenging and improving work practices.
• Coordinate, order materials and equipment, and organize the application of necessary permits
• Coordinate on-site teams and subcontractors to deliver CRCP slipform pavement and barrier works to program and specification.
• Liaise with Engineers, Superintendents, and the Project Manager to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Resolve problems, contribute to strategic plans, and identify project improvements.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractor partners.
• Ensure compliance with environmental procedures and controls, including regular site checks, adherence to WEMPs, and maintenance of controls.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and targeted toolbox training as required.
• Identify and mitigate risks before work commences, engaging stakeholders to control risks.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships through proactive and professional communication.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years previous construction experience in a similar role. 
• Substantial Industry experience in Trade and Construction 
• Technical competency and understanding in the area that supervising 

Minimum requirements for this role:

• Proven experience in a Supervisor role on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience slipforming continuously reinforced concrete (CRC) pavements and slipforming road barriers, reinforcement placement, concrete delivery, curing, and testing, quality management, management and coordination of subcontract pavement crews performing pavement and barrier handpours.
• Sound understanding of construction safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead teams to deliver works to program.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet project deadlines.
• Strong Subcontractor management skills

What we Offer:

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.