Area Supervisor – Multi‑site Scaffolding Operations

About the role

Thomas Scaffolding is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead scaffold operations across multiple sites in the New England region of NSW. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will act as the primary link between clients and site teams, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule labour and transport across several sites to guarantee resources are in place and jobs are completed on schedule.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, confirming requirements, managing expectations, and resolving issues promptly.
• Inspect sites, produce Scopes of Work and variation scopes, and ensure accurate quoting and execution.
• Mentor and develop Leading Hands, building a pipeline of qualified successors.
• Enforce safety and compliance on every scaffold and site.
• Drive productivity through efficient sequencing, logistics, and hands‑on leadership.
• Identify and solve on‑site problems quickly to keep projects moving.

Required profile

• Valid Driver's Licence.
• White Card (Construction Induction).
• Proven experience managing multiple construction sites and teams simultaneously.
• Track record of developing frontline leaders.

Required skills

• Advanced Scaffolding Licence (High Risk Work) – current and with commercial project experience.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $131,107 plus superannuation.
• Company vehicle, phone and laptop.
• Structured leadership development and regular 1:1s with the Operations Manager.
• Collaborative culture with recognition events and diverse projects.
• Strong safety focus – no shortcuts on any site.