About the role

The Operations Supervisor leads the day-to-day delivery of height safety and roof access projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sites in the Sydney metro area and regional NSW. Operating between the client, internal teams, and field technicians, the role oversees installations, inspections, maintenance, and compliance certifications to ensure projects meet safety standards, timelines, and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for clients during active projects, providing proactive updates on timelines, access constraints, and scope issues
Translate commercial and program goals into realistic daily and weekly work plans for the field team
Enforce secure work practices and prevent unsafe shortcuts under client or schedule pressure
Identify scope variations and site condition changes early and escalate them to management
Provide explicit direction to technicians and leading hands while keeping management informed of progress
Coordinate with subcontractors, building managers, and site supervisors regarding access, permits, and inductions

What you'll need
Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in height safety, roof access,



facade access, or a closely related trade
Demonstrated experience managing field teams across safety, quality, and commercial outcomes
Robust verbal and written communication skills to build rapport with clients and stakeholders
Track record of identifying and resolving non-conformances before incidents or complaints occur
Valid driver licence and willingness to travel across Sydney metro and occasionally regional NSW
Required certifications: Working at Heights Certificate and White Card
Ability to read and interpret height safety design drawings, specifications, and Protected Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Desirable: Working knowledge of AS 1657 and current NSW height safety Code of Practice
Desirable: Experience supervising installation of fixed ladders, walkways, guardrails, anchor points, and fall arrest systems
Desirable licenses: EWP Licence, Dogging and Rigging, Scaffold, or a relevant trade background

What's on offer
Additional compensation for occasional regional travel

Pay: $110,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Operations Supervisor Sydney
🏢 Fit For Purpose Recruitment
📍 Sydney