asitaust pty ltd ASIT is seeking an experienced Building Associate to supervise on-site steel fixing, formwork and post-tensioning activities across active construction projects.

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Associate will act as a key site-level link between ASIT's project management team and the trade workforce, ensuring that reinforcement, formwork and post-tensioning works are carried out safely, efficiently and in full compliance with structural drawings, project specifications and relevant Australian Standards. This role requires a hands-on supervisor capable of organising labour and materials, interpreting engineering and structural drawings, coordinating with head contractor site teams and engineers, and maintaining the pace, quality and safety of works across fast-moving infrastructure and building sites.

Benefits Task &

responsibilities Supervise day-to-day site activities for steel fixing, formwork erection/strike, and post-tensioning installation crews across assigned construction sites. Organise and coordinate the labour, plant, equipment and materials required to meet project programs for reinforcement and formwork works. Interpret structural engineering drawings, reinforcement schedules, formwork design plans and post-tensioning specifications, and translate these into transparent on-site work instructions.

Coordinate work sequencing and trade interfaces with the principal contractor's site management, engineers and other subcontractors on bridges, train stations, rail extensions, mining sites and residential projects. Monitor construction timelines, labour productivity and material usage against the project program and budget, reporting variances to the Project Manager.



Inspect completed steel fixing, formwork and post-tensioning works for compliance with drawings, specifications, AS 3600 and other applicable codes and standards prior to concrete pours and stressing operations.

Liaise with detailers, suppliers and post-tensioning designers to ensure the timely delivery of reinforcement, formwork materials and stressing equipment to site. Maintain accurate site records, including daily site diaries, inspection and test reports, non-conformance reports and progress reports for the Project Manager and client. Enforce site safety procedures and quality standards, ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with ASIT's WHS policies and relevant construction codes of practice.

Support toolbox talks, site inductions and pre-start meetings, and assist in resolving site-level construction issues as they arise. Qualification &

experience Diploma or higher in Building, Civil Construction, Construction Management or a related discipline; OR significant, highly relevant paid work experience in a building associate / construction supervisory capacity. Demonstrated experience supervising steel fixing, formwork and/or post-tensioning works on civil, infrastructure or building construction projects.

Experience working on, or alongside, Tier 1 construction projects is highly regarded.





Skills and Knowledge Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings, reinforcement schedules and formwork/post-tensioning documentation. Sound working knowledge of AS 3600 (Concrete Structures) and other relevant Australian Standards and codes of practice. Effective coordination, planning and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple trade crews concurrently.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with engineers, principal contractors and site personnel. Sound understanding of work health and safety requirements on construction sites. Current relevant site safety induction (e.g.

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Card) and any required state-based licences.

About

Company ASIT specialises in precise and efficient reinforcement steel installation, post-tensioning and formwork services. The company delivers tailored, high-integrity structural solutions for projects of all sizes, with a strong focus on quality, safety and seamless execution. ASIT partners with Tier 1 head contractors on major infrastructure and construction projects across Australia, including bridges, train stations, rail extensions, mining infrastructure and residential developments.

With over a decade of industry experience, ASIT is recognised for the precision and reliability of its steel fixing, post-tensioning design, supply and installation, and concrete reinforcement and formwork services.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-100000 Job Publish: 12-11-2026 Job Expire: 12-12-2026 Apply on: Building Associate Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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