Building Supervisor – New Homes
Location: Darwin, NT | $120,000–$130,000 + Bonuses | Company Vehicle + Tablet + Training
Are you ready to take ownership of 10–15 exciting new home projects in Darwin's unique tropical climate? Do you want to work with a builder who embraces innovation, excellence, and personal growth?
At Abode New Homes
, we've been setting the standard in the NT for over 25 years — and now we're looking for a
Building Supervisor
ready to grow with us.
What You'll Be Doing
As our new Building Supervisor, you'll take the lead on delivering high-quality project homes across the Darwin region. You'll:
* Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades assistants across 10–15 home builds
* Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and scheduling on-site
* Use provided tools (vehicle, laptop/tablet, software) to track progress and communicate effectively and keep great quality control
* Liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure timely delivery and installation
* Manage construction timelines — especially during Darwin's wet season
* Report directly to the General Manager and work closely with a high-performing team
What You'll Bring
You don't just build homes — you build trust. To thrive in this role, you'll need:
* Experience in new home construction
, or to be
trade-qualified
(minimum 2 years)
* Relevant trade qualification in building or construction
* Carpentry experience (a bonus)
* Strong
leadership and communication
skills
* Ability to thrive in the fast-paced NT climate and adapt during the wet season
* NT building knowledge is a
plus
, but not essential
* Knowledge of building codes and regulations with willingness to learn NT-specific requirements
* Manage multiple projects from site start through to handover
* Ability to juggle multiple projects with calm and confidence
* Coordinate trades, materials, schedules, and suppliers
* Ensure quality, safety, budget, and compliance across the board
* Solve problems fast and communicate clearly with clients, consultants, and the team
* Lead site productivity and be the go-to for delivery and quality
* Excellent communicator and problem-solver
* Australian-based applicants only – sponsorship is not available for this role
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Abode New Homes, we care about more than just the bottom line — we care about
you
.
* $120,000–$130,000 base salary + bonuses
* Company vehicle, phone, laptop/tablet, uniforms
* Ongoing
leadership and personal development training
* Discounts on personal or investment home builds
* Family-friendly hours and real work-life balance
* Long-term growth: Opportunity to move into tender/project roles
Who We Are
We're
Abode New Homes
— a family-owned builder and
winner of over 60 awards
, including:
Australian Builder of the Year
HIA NT Professional Builder – 10 years running
Telstra NT Business of the Year
We don't just build homes — we build futures. Our core values (Empowered, Dependable, Growth, Excellence –
EDGE
) guide everything we do.
The Process
1. Phone Interview
2. Face-to-face Interview
3. Job Offer + Onboarding
Location
: Based in
Pinelands Head Office
, with regular site visits across Darwin.
Ready to apply?
Click here with your CV and let's talk about building something great —
Job summary
If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on role and want to grow with a company that values quality, innovation, and team culture—heres your opportunity.