Our Company

Balance Enviro specialises in the design, construction and management of wetland, riparian and revegetation projects, ecological restoration and aquatic environments.

We are an interesting, progressive workplace with a positive work environment. With a hands-on attitude, no job is too big or too hard, our crew is a strong team of individuals appreciating everyone’s diversity. Effective communication is ensuring a cohesive, safe and productive work environment. 

Here at Balance Enviro, we solve problems effectively, we are results-driven, seek different perspectives and most importantly: we support each other.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to be based out of our Fairfield Depot in Melbourne or the Geelong Depot. 

Our projects are all around the outer suburbs of Melbourne and Greater Geelong regions, our depots are based in Fairfield, Werribee and Geelong, we also have a nursery in Bangholme.

As a Site Supervisor of the Maintenance team, you are an integral part of our long-term success and  the crucial link between the Maintenance Manager and our Crew. You will assist the Manager with running the site, planning ahead and keeping the Crew on track.

You love to work outdoors and get your hands dirty: preparing soil, laying jute and planting plants will be the main tasks for construction then you will also conduct the maintenance of remnant native bushland, constructed wetlands and newly built native landscapes all around the Melbourne and Geelong region. You have a motivating attitude, you are keen to help your crew members and project managers to construct and maintain our WSUD wetland and revegetation projects.

As with most outdoor work, we are subject to all extremities of the weather, in winter and in summer. As such, it is important to be able to flourish within the occasionally challenging conditions that our environment provides. You will work in a team setting, so working with others and demonstrating effective communication is crucial to the application of tasks throughout the day.

We are seeking individuals who want to contribute to the construction and maintenance of native wetlands throughout the Melbourne region. As such, individuals who value the environment would likely find meaningful employment and a team in which they can apply themselves. We are also seeking individuals who want to learn new skills and grow within the company.

The health and safety of our crew is most important, so understanding and following instructions and our procedures and policies are a basic requirement, at every time of day and every day of the year. You contribute to create a positive atmosphere for all our employees while maintaining a solid pace and a task-oriented focus on site. Notifiable injuries/incidents are required to be reported to Victorian Worksafe via our organisation. 

Your Responsibility

Our internal Balance Enviro policies and procedures are the foundation of our doing, these might be accompanied by our contractors’, clients’ or site-specific procedures. The below outlined duties and responsibilities are the basic expectations when you are working as a Site Supervisor, but are not limited to;

• Supervise and ensure crew members are performing work tasks in a safe and professional manner
• Lead and direct crew members by example, we expect all of our site supervisors to be on the ground working with the crew to achieve targets. Teach and explain work tasks, practices and processes clearly through practical examples onsite 
• Support the Maintenance Manager in meetings and administrative tasks as required
• Report and update the Maintenance Manager of progress and any safety concerns
• Think and plan ahead. Stay ahead of the crew so works can continue without delay
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment, communicate clearly and ask questions when clarification is required
• Follow work task instructions from the Maintenance Managers and Management. This might include but is not limited to: work task safety, work tasks procedures, machinery use and maintenance, pre-starts
• Ensure all work tasks are performed in a safe manner and to a professional standard
• Ensure team’s equipment and vehicles are maintained in a safe and good condition and professional servicing and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
• Behave to the standards set by your leaders. Your behaviour showcases our Balance Enviro culture to all stakeholders. 
• Follow our SWMS, policies & procedures. This might include but is not limited to: Uniform and PPE compliance, incident reporting
• Take part, actively participate in and run the fortnightly toolbox meetings
• Regularly submit improvement suggestions
• Approving timesheets at the end of each day 

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you need to bring these characteristics and qualifications to the job:

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental tasks such as, but not limited to: revegetation works, planting, hand weeding, brush cutting, landscaping, and chainsaw work.
• Herbicide application, backpack and target weed control.
• Ability to identify indigenous and exotic flora species.
• Industry-related license and certification e.g: Chem Cert (ACUP), Chainsaw.
• Knowledge and experience working with native plants.
• Manual driver’s licence. 
• No pre-existing injuries that will impede work, and or likely be exacerbated by physical work.

Required:

• 2 years’ experience managing crews, ideally experience in landscape or construction projects
• Committed to a safe work environment, willing to help to improve safe work measures
• Good organisational skills, goal-orientated with efficient work attitude
• Good verbal communication skills 
• Basic computer skills and written communication skills
• Ability to explain and instruct in a clear, concise and patient manner
• Driver's licence and ideally own vehicle.
• Construction White Card required.
• A genuine interest in native plants and landscapes.
• Practical work experience, manual labour.
• Willing to learn and adapt.
• Desire to work outdoors all year round.
• Ability to motivate your crew and yourself.
• Respectful and professional behaviour, appreciating individual differences.
• Appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
• Personal commitment to our organisation, our clients and our work.