Site Supervisor

Location:
Brisbane | Gold Coast | Toowoomba | Ipswich | Logan Company: Maaken

Job description
About Maaken Maaken is one of South East Queensland’s leading external cladding installers. We specialise in external claddings and coatings and work with Australia’s largest Tier 1 builders and complete more than 3,000 homes a year across SEQ and Northern NSW. We are growing quickly. That growth relies on supervisors who take ownership of their region, lead their crews well, and make Maaken the installer builders want on their sites. We are looking for a gun Site Supervisor to join our team and successfully run our busiest region. Position Purpose The Site Supervisor is accountable for the safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of Maaken’s installation work across an assigned region. The role connects the field and the office. You will lead crews and subcontractors on site, represent Maaken to builder site managers, and make sure each job is finished right the first time, within program and to Maaken and manufacturer standards.

Key Responsibilities
1. Site & Job Management
• Manage a live portfolio of jobs across your region, from site readiness checks through to completion and handover.
• Confirm sites are 100% ready before crews are deployed (scaffold, access,frame/slab condition, services, prior trades complete).
• Run site inspections at the start, middle and end of each job.
• Plan daily and weekly crew allocation with the scheduling team to keep jobs on program.
• Identify delays, defects or site issues early and escalate them with clear information and photos.
• Manage your travel route across sites efficiently. 2. Quality Control
• Ensure all render, AAC and fibre cement installations meet Maaken standards.
• Complete quality inspections and sign-offs at key stages (e.g. battening/framing check, panel install, pre-render, final finish).
• Find and close out defects and rectification work quickly, aiming for zero builder call-backs.
• Keep photo records of work at each stage.
• Make sure the correct materials, fixings, battens and systems are used on every job. 3. Workplace Health & Safety
• Act as Maaken’s WHS lead on site and model safe behaviour at all times.
• Ensure SWMS, site inductions, toolbox talks and pre-start checks are completed and recorded.
• Check that crews hold current tickets, licences and PPE, and that plant and equipment (including scaffold and EWPs) are being used safely.
• Stop unsafe work immediately and fix the hazard.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses and hazards within required timeframes.




• Ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and builder specific site safety requirements. 4. Crew & Subcontractor Leadership
• Lead, coach and motivate installation crews, both employed staff and subcontractors.
• Support onboarding of new workers, including overseas workers. This covers site induction, buddying and early-days check-ins.
• Train crews on Maaken methods and systems, and record competency against the training matrix.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and attendance, and give fair, direct feedback.
• Resolve on-site conflicts and performance issues, escalating when needed.
• Build a team culture of respect, reliability and pride in the work. 5. Builder & Client Relationships
• Be the main in office contact for builder site managers and construction managers in your region.
• Communicate in a professional, timely and solutions-focused way.
• Attend site meetings and walk-throughs as required.
• Handle builder concerns and complaints quickly, and represent Maaken’s position professionally in disputes (e.g. site readiness, back-charges).
• Look for chances to strengthen relationships and win more work. 6. Scheduling, Materials & Logistics
• Work with the scheduling team on job sequencing, reschedules and urgent requests.
• Confirm material deliveries, quantities and condition, and manage shortages, damage and returns.
• Coordinate load-outs, scaffold and equipment with suppliers and the yard.
• Keep material waste and double-handling to a minimum. 7. Administration & Reporting
• Keep job records, inspections, photos and notes up to date in Maaken’s CRM/job management system.
• Identify, document and submit variations with supporting evidence before extra work begins.
• Approve or verify crew timesheets and subcontractor claims for completed work.
• Provide weekly regional reports on progress, quality, safety, productivity and issues.
• Ensure job completion paperwork is submitted promptly so jobs can be invoiced. 8. Vehicle & Equipment
• Maintain the company 4x4 dual cab ute in safe, clean, roadworthy condition and follow the vehicle policy.
• Look after company phone, computer and tools. Selection Criteria Essential




• Minimum [3+] years’ experience in residential construction
• Experience leading crews or subcontractors on site.
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing & building standards.
• Solid working knowledge of WHS on residential sites.
• Current Construction Induction (White Card).
• Current, unrestricted Queensland driver’s licence with a good driving record.
• Confident using a smartphone, email and job management software.
• Clear, professional communication with builders, crews and office staff.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple sites at once. Desirable
• Trade qualification (e.g. Certificate III in Solid Plastering, Wall & Ceiling Lining or Carpentry).
• Certificate IV in Building & Construction, or working towards it.
• First Aid certificate.
• Working at Heights / EWP / Scaffold awareness tickets.
• Experience with Tier 1 volume builders.
• Experience leading multicultural teams, including overseas workers.
• Local knowledge of the [Brisbane / Gold Coast / Toowoomba / Ipswich / Logan] region and builder network. Personal Attributes
• Leads from the front and holds high standards.
• Calm and practical under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual and accountable.
• Respectful and fair with crews, firm when needed.
• Takes pride in quality workmanship.
• Ambitious and keen to grow with the business.

What We Offer
• Great

salary:
competitive package based on experience.
• Fully maintained 4x4 dual cab ute for work use [and private use, if applicable].
• Phone and computer supplied.
• 12 RDOs a year on top of annual leave and personal/sick leave.
• Promotion and growth: a clear pathway from Site Supervisor to Senior Supervisor to Construction Manager or Regional / Operations Manager, with mentoring from industry leaders who have decades of experience.
• Training and development: structured onboarding, product training and support for further qualifications.
• Fantastic culture: a supportive team and a growing business.
• Work with SEQ’s biggest builders on a constant pipeline of work. Working Conditions
• Hours: [Monday–Friday, 6:30am–4:30pm], with flexibility when needed to meet program.
• Travel: daily travel between sites across the assigned region, with occasional travel to other regions and head office (North Lakes).
• Environment: mainly outdoors on active residential construction sites, exposed to weather, heights and physical work.
• Pre-employment checks: may include licence verification, reference checks

📌 Site Supervisor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Maaken
📍 Gold Coast