About John Holland
At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
About North Western Program Alliance
North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of three Alliance Partners - John Holland, KBR, MTM, V/Line and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals.
Since 2017, NWPA had had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removals (17 LX) and several premium stations, with three projects currently in delivery and two in development phase.
We're proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate. Our values are Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment.
We are looking for a Stations Supervisor to join us.
Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do
As the Stations Supervisor your main responsibility will be to on site teams to deliver relevant 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, implement site safety, quality and environment control and identify and assess potential risks.
• Coordinate teams and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Lead health, safety, and environment management initiatives.
• Develop work methods, short-term construction programs, and daily/weekly production plans.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships through proactive and professional communication.
• Complete progress and shift handover reporting, ensuring regular updates to the Superintendent/Project Manager.
• Manage commercial and financial aspects, including budgets and authority-limited decisions.
• Review design documentation, drawings, and implement final designs.
• Oversee contractual mechanisms for subcontractors.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage risks, fostering a strong risk management culture.
• Train and develop leading hands, promoting safety, standards, and fair industrial practices.
• Consult with workers’ representatives on industrial and safety matters, escalating major issues as needed.
• Adhere to John Holland policies, processes, systems, and procedures.
To be successful in this key role, we are looking for;
• Hold a relevant Trade Qualification or similar.
• Possess qualifications and training such as Diploma in Building/Construction or Project Management, Year 12 equivalent, and Builders Registration (if appliable).
• Demonstrated construction experience in a similar role with substantial industry experience in trade and construction.
• Demonstrate technical competency and strong understanding of the area being supervised.
• Be skilled in reviewing design documents, understanding drawings, providing constructability reviews, and implementing final design plans.
• Have experience as a Leading Hand with proven ability in managing people and performance, including subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour.
As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What's in it for you
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We Offer:
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.
