Construction Supervisor - NMIS (Fixed Term 2 years)

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Position Description

Construction Supervisor - NMIS (Fixed Term 2 years)

Full time - Launceston

ABOUT US

Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.

Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to “provide irrigators reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.”

The Company also oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model.

Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million and has the capacity to deliver more than 151,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.

All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The $218 million Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme is about to commence construction.

Are you a Construction Supervisor with a passion for large-scale projects and wish to play a major part in the delivery of this region defining project?

We are looking for a proactive and experienced individual to join our site supervision team and integrate with our Project Management teams, ensuring the smooth planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction activities to achieve safe, quality and timely project completion.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

As a key member of our site team, you will:

  • Review all project specifications, design documentation and project environmental protection requirements.
  • Participate in the review of all contractor documentation including construction management plan, ITPs, environmental management plan
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all TI regulations and safety legislation and communicate these to all workers on site.
  • Be proactive and work positively with the Construction Contractor and minimise project time, cost and quality impacts.
  • Liaise closely with the Construction Contractor to raise safety, quality and environmental issues pro-actively and collaboratively.
  • Complete Daily Project Reports which generally includes data on personnel on site, equipment on site, equipment utilisation, site photos, record of daily progress, identification of issues or potential issues, weather conditions.
  • Assist with landowner interactions to ensure positive outcomes for both the Landowner and TI, including helping mitigate formal complaints lodged by landowners.
  • Build and maintain a sound working relationship with Contractor and Tasmanian Irrigation personnel.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. With a positive and high-performance culture, you will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development.

Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:

  • Competitive remuneration package;
  • Diverse range of equipment and work locations;
  • Gym membership discounts;
  • Private health corporate discounts;
  • Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role);
  • Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use;
  • Health and Wellbeing Program
  • Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
  • Employee Assistance Program access.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.

Please ensure your cover letter includes:

  • Why you are interested in this position;
  • What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
  • Why you think you’d be great for this role.

To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email -

*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.