Field Supervisor

About the role

Field Supervisor - SA Water Happy Valley, South Australia Permanent, Full time We're looking for an experienced Field Supervisor to join our Utilities team supporting SA Water operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be out in the field, leading from the front, and ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of wastewater operations and maintenance activities. You'll play a key role in driving performance across safety, service delivery, asset reliability and customer outcomes - while building capability within your team and fostering a strong, outcome-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Leading Field Operations
• Oversee day-to-day operational activities across planned, reactive and maintenance works
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues and adapt work programs as required
• Lead emergency response and incident management when needed
• Managing Performance & Systems
• Take ownership of works management systems (including JAMS), ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity
• Drive schedule compliance, backlog management and workforce optimisation
• Monitor performance metrics and identify trends or improvement opportunities
• Driving Commercial Outcomes
• Manage budgets within delegated authority and maintain cost control
• Identify and implement productivity and efficiency improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Project & Field Delivery
• Coordinate minor capital works and project delivery
• Maintain a strong field presence, conducting audits and supporting teams on the ground
• Leading Your Team
• Provide strong leadership, coaching and technical guidance
• Promote a safety-first culture and lead by example
• Build capability through mentoring and development
• Foster positive stakeholder and customer relationships
• What You Bring
• We're looking for someone who is confident in the field, commercially aware, and strong on people leadership.
• Experience & Qualifications
• 5+ years' experience within the water or utilities sector
• Certificate III/IV in Civil Construction (or equivalent experience)
• Current Driver's Licence and White Card
• Technical & Leadership Skills
• Ability to interpret civil/mechanical drawings and scopes of work
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, SWMS and risk assessments
• Experience with works management systems and performance reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative, outcome-driven mindset with the ability to influence teams
• Why Join Us?
• You'll be part of a team that lives by its values:
• Safety - we care about our people, customers and community
• Delivery - we do what we say we'll do
• People - we support and respect each other
• Accountability - we own our results
• This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can make a real impact on operations, people and customer outcomes while working on essential infrastructure that supports communities across South Australia.
• Department
• Field Services
• How to Apply
• If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.

Additional Information

Primary Location SA - Happy Valley Job Description Summary You'll play a key role in driving performance across safety, service delivery, asset reliability and customer outcomes - while building capability within your team and fostering a strong, outcome-driven culture.

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