Shift Supervisor BEW

About North East Link

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

The Spark Consortiums 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 Melbournes 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 135000 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 Shift Supervisors to join our project team. This role is responsible for coordinating on-site team to deliver relevant BEW work packages and scopes of work in accordance with project plans and specifications to achieve effective performance in accordance with detailed short-term programs and schedules within the designated time and budget. Implementing site safety quality and environment control and identify and assess potential risks

This role will be accountable for:

• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment through Sparks 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 theApply nowbutton 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.

How to apply

Applications close

31 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time