Are you an experienced Site Supervisor with a strong background in residential construction?

Do you have the leadership skills to manage trades, coordinate multiple homes and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard?

We want to hear from you!

About Us

Palm Lake Group is a proudly Australian, family-owned business with over 48 years of experience in developing, constructing, and managing Lifestyle Resorts, Retirement Villages, and Aged Care Facilities across Australia. Our resorts aren’t just places to live they’re vibrant, active communities designed for comfort, connection, and enjoyment.

We are passionate about delivering premium homes and exceptional environments that enrich the lives of our residents. Our construction division plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life from the first foundation poured to the final finishing touch.

Join us in redefining over-50s living through quality craftsmanship and care.

Position Details

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Site Supervisor to join our construction team at Palm Lake Resort, Forster. This is a Full Time role, responsible for the day-to-day management of residential building site operations, ensuring homes are delivered cost effectively, on time, and to the high-quality standards Palm Lake Group is known for.

Reporting to the Construction Project Manager you will supervise trades and subcontractors, coordinate materials and resources, ensure WHS compliance, and oversee all aspects of construction to meet plans, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the building of new homes as required

• Supervise and provide direction to trades and subcontractors onsite

• Understand and communicate the requirements of site plans and specifications

• Co-ordinate ordering, delivery and storage of materials

• Authorise invoices, ensuring work has been completed satisfactorily and deliveries have been received in full

• Review all aspects of construction against plans and specifications

• Ensure time, quality and budget constraints are consistently met

• Assist with management of local council requirements or objections where required

• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with building code requirements

• Promote and maintain Workplace Health & Safety standards and safe work practices onsite

• Manage maintenance requirements in a timely manner

• Foster a positive and focused working environment, resolving issues as they arise

• Report progress and cost control regularly to senior management

• Co-ordinate settlements and handover dates with the sales team

• Provide assistance within the resort as required

• Perform other duties as directed by management within the competency of the role

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking someone who shares our values, Respect, Passion, Community, Impact, and Safety and takes pride in contributing to high-quality community developments.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Site Supervisor role with a residential builder (preferred)

• Strong residential construction knowledge and site supervision capability

• Trade qualification as a Carpenter and/or a building-related tertiary qualification

• Proven ability to motivate, lead and manage trades and subcontractors

• Experience coordinating resources and managing a high volume of homes under construction

• Sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements

• Current “C” Class Driver Licence

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to actively participate in and/or manage Toolbox meetings

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

• High levels of self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously

Why Join Us?

At Palm Lake, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional lifestyle communities and providing our staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer our team:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work-life Balance with flexible working hours.
• 24/7 free access to compassionate, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Celebrate Milestones with tenure rewards!
• Supportive team culture – Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your contributions are valued
• Career Opportunities - Palm Lake Group spans 4 entities, 27 lifestyle resort communities and 7 aged care facilities across Australia's east coast, from development & construction to resort management & aged care, the career pathways and opportunities with Palm Lake Group are truly endless.

How to Apply

This role is available for an immediate start so if this sounds like the role for you, apply now to submit your CV.

Please note that this role is subject to a pre-employment medical check.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.