Careers at Fairmont

Scheduling & Production Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for effectively coordinating and scheduling the delivery of housing builds across multiple locations meeting expected build timeframes within contract specifications, build quality, and budget requirements.

You will work closely with the Construction Manager, Construction Administration Team, and Site Managers to coordinate construction workflow, coordinate trade capacities, and drive production.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate, track and manage construction work in progress from ACC to PC across retail and project housing, ensuring timely completion of delivery while meeting quality standards.
• Liaise with the Construction Manager to identify and resolve site issues and identify/suggest opportunities for improvement through the construction process.
• Work closely with Construction Administration and Site Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to optimise scheduling and budgets.
• Identify scheduling risks and propose mitigation strategies to maintain build timelines.
• Provide regular progress updates, schedule analysis, and forecast reports.
• Support the effective delivery of building requirements according to the relevant Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
• Ensure site operations comply with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain sustainable systems and processes that support efficient management of workflow from the commencement of a build through to post-maintenance handover.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in a residential construction environment (preferably volume housing) with an understanding of on-site construction methods and processes and a strong focus on process improvement and driving outcomes.

You also will have:

• Demonstrated project management experience utilising data, systems, and process to drive on-site outcomes.
• Knowledge and application of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards
• Skilled in communicating, monitoring, and reaching volume targets and milestones
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical construction detailing and complex construction material integration
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and build positive relationships
• Tertiary qualifications in the construction field will be well regarded

To Apply:

Click apply now and upload a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close Tuesday 6 April 2025.

Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.

Application Process:

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Planning Officer

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management of new housing files through the development approval process. You will deliver a high level of customer service through regular communication with regards to the progress of submissions and approvals as well as applying a proactive approach to task completion using our workflow management software.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and lodging all required planning applications to gain approvals within the set timeframes
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as councils, surveyors, conveyancers, service providers etc to ensure all approval milestones are achieved
• Liaising with customers throughout the development approval process to update them on submissions
• Providing a high standard of customer support by answering queries and resolving any concerns
• Updating and maintaining all documentation for each build

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a high level of initiative and strong problem-solving skills and will be passionate and committed to delivering successful outcomes for our customers and business.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service/administrative position
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Planning process, building and construction industry is desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work productively within a team environment and maintain effectiveness in different situations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate level of skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and email)

At Fairmont We’re Built For Life.

Build a rewarding career, united within a healthy work environment. Feel supported, valued, and inspired, ready to have fun. Learn, continuously evolve, and be empowered to fulfil your goals. Tenacious and determined to deliver for our customers, our people, and the group.

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program
• 3 wellbeing days provided annually in addition to standard leave
• A thriving workplace culture focused on a core values framework
• Leave loading, on-site car parking, social events and more!

To Apply:

Click apply now and upload a current Cover letter and Resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close 30 April 2025.

Please note this role is based in our Kent Town office in Adelaide, so you need to be located in Australia with full working rights to be considered.

For further information and a confidential discussion contact Sarah Buck, HR Business Partner, on 8112 3151 or [email protected]

Corporate opportunities

At Fairmont, our homes are “Built for Life” and we pride ourselves on providing an environment that enables our staff to thrive in delivering that promise to our clients.

Opportunities always exist for talented individuals working across:

• New Home Sales
• Sales Administration and Support
• Estimating and Cost Control
• Customer Service, Planning and Approvals
• Building Support and Construction Administration
• Project Coordination
• Site Management
• Finance and Officer Administration

Join our team

If you have relevant experience and the passion to apply, please send your expression of interest to [email protected]