Leading Hand - Site Traffic Management Supervisor

About the Role

Join Downer, a premier provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor based in Whanganui. This role involves leading traffic management operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant traffic solutions across maintenance and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of temporary traffic management activities on site.
• Validate traffic management plans and maintain continual compliance of worksites.
• Perform site inductions, conduct toolbox meetings, and deliver crew briefings.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and document required reports.
• Manage checks of vehicles, plant, and equipment used on site.
• Coach and develop both Traffic Controllers and STMS trainees, fostering skill growth.
• Engage positively with clients, stakeholders, and the public to build strong relationships.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Current STMS Qualification (Category A/B or Level 1/2).
• Holder of a full Class 2 driving licence.
• Proven track record in implementing temporary traffic management in active road corridors.
• Strong understanding of temporary traffic management standards and best practices.
• Experience in leading teams and independently managing worksite activities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Dedicated to Zero Harm and safe work practices.
• Willingness to work shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Completion of TTM Unit Standards 31958-31963.
• Experience handling unattended sites and complex traffic management setups.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Guaranteed 40-hour work week plus eligibility for overtime and allowances.
• Free access to Marram Healthcare and discounts on holiday homes.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, career development, and progression.
• Discounts on insurance, retail outlets, gyms, and more.
• $500 gross referral bonus for employee recommendations.
• Provision of full personal protective equipment and safety gear.
• Supportive team culture emphasizing safety, leadership, and excellence.

Additional Information

Successful candidates must complete pre-employment drug screening, medical assessment, and a Ministry of Justice background check. Downer is an inclusive employer valuing diversity in experience, talents, and culture.