The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. 

Part of Downer Group, our Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to enable our communities to thrive. 

 Join us on the journey. 

We currently have an opportunity for a Building Services Supervisor to join our team in Perth. This role will be responsible for managing and supervising building services including renovation, alteration, extension, improvement or repair of a building being undertaken by sub-contractors is completed to required industry regulations. Working on our Social Housing contract and delivering to client KPIs and ensuring a strong service delivered. 

 What you’ll do 

The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below: 

Supervising Planned or Quoted work to vacant or tenanted properties.  Supervising Technical Services delivery and Defect Works.  Work Order Management, and scope validations.  Investigation and reporting of incidents within client and internal timeframes required.  Completion of targeted site inspections and audits on subcontractors, internal staff and processes.  Effectively communicate as a key client contact to help build Client relationships in a collaborative manner. 

 What you’ll bring 

Relevant Trade License or suitable practical experience.  Registered Building Practitioner under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 (WA).  Validation of “Scopes of Work”  Supervision and monitoring of subcontractors.   Managing client relationships.  Experience in MS office suites, in particular Microsoft Excel, word and Outlook.  Mobile devices and technology proficient ie: tablets and laptop computers 

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.  

Why work for us? 

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive.  With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as: 

Training and development to support your career.   Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.   Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.  An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more. 

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now. 

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.