About us

ISON Building is a Cairns-based builder delivering residential, commercial and government projects across Far North Queensland. We're a close-knit team that values integrity, collaboration, enjoyment and growth – and we're working towards ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certification as part of our plans for growth.

We're looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to join our team and run our sites safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, you'll supervise and coordinate day-to-day site activities so our jobs are built safely, on time and to quality. You will:

- Supervise daily site operations
- Coordinate trades, subcontractors, labour and deliveries
- Monitor workmanship and quality standards
- Carry out site safety inspections and run toolbox talks
- Make sure SWMS, environmental and WHS requirements are followed
- Keep site records up to date, including Wunderbuild site diaries and checklists
- Help with project programming and scheduling
- Supervise and mentor apprentices and tradespeople
- Spot and fix site issues before they affect the job
- Report progress, risks, incidents and delays to the Director
- Rate subcontractor performance at the end of each job
- Act as emergency warden on your site

About you

- Proven experience as a Site Supervisor in residential and/or commercial construction (essential)




- Certificate III in Carpentry (must have)
- Strong workmanship and attention to detail
- Strong safety focus – confident to stop unsafe work
- Valuable communicator who can lead a site and work well with clients, trades and the office team
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Organised, with good computer skills (experience with Wunderbuild or similar software is a bonus)
- Current White Card (General Construction Induction)
- Current driver licence (C) – Light Rigid (LR) licence and plant tickets (skid steer / excavator) highly regarded
- First Aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Must be based in Cairns

What we offer

- $120,000 + super
- Company car, fuel card and work mobile phone
- Bunnings card and laptop (provided for ISON work use)
- Work/life balance – 38-hour week, with RDOs built up when 40-hour weeks are worked
- A great team that wants to evolve with the business – and real opportunity to grow as we expand
- Work directly alongside the Director – hands-on leadership, support and mentoring from day one

How to apply

Click “Apply” and include your resume and a short cover letter outlining your supervision experience and recent projects.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

www.isonbuilding.com.au

📌 Site Supervisor (Cairns)
🏢 Ison Building
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