Full job description

At Unita, we build spaces where people love to work, shop, stay and connect – from high-end retail and hospitality, to health and commercial fit-outs across Australia. But great spaces don’t build themselves. Great teams do.

People have always been at the heart of what we do. From humble beginnings to national growth, our ambition has never outweighed our values. We’re fuelled by a shared passion to build better, together.

About the role:

As a Site Manager you’ll be responsible for keeping the site safe, organised, and moving to programme, while maintaining the high standard of finish our clients expect.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors and consultants to coordinate trades, manage sequencing, and ensure everything on site is set up for success. From managing logistics and site activity to resolving issues before they escalate, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects that are built right the first time.

What Great Looks Like

• Sites are safe and organised withstrong daily discipline
• Trades are aligned on sequencing, standards and expectations.
• Work progresses to programme with minimal disruption or rework.
• Safety is prioritised and consistently upheld across the site
• Buildability or coordination issues are identified early and resolved quickly.
• Materials, deliveries and site logistics are planned effectively to keep work flowing.
• Buildability or coordination issues are identified early and resolved quickly.
• Workmanship and finishes are second to none, delivered exactly to plan.
• Site progress, risks and issues are reported clearly and escalated early.
• Clients and consultants experience a professional, well-run site

Who Thrives in This Role

You are someone who:

• Structured & Organised – Plans sequencing, logistics and site activity so work flows smoothly.
• Proactive Problem Solver – dentifies issues early and resolves them before they impact delivery.
• Clear Communicator – Provides clear direction to trades and keeps stakeholders informed.
• Quality & Safety Focused – Takes pride in workmanship and maintains strong safety standards.
• Calm Under Pressure – Maintains control of the site environment even when timelines tighten.
• Embodies The Unita Way – Naturally lives our values and ‘Built Better Together’ philosophy – takes responsibility, works with others, seeks better ways of doing things, and represents the business with integrity and pride.

Your experience:

• 5+ years experience managing commercial fitout projects
• Experience across workplace, retail, hospitality or health sectors
• A trade qualification in a relevant construction discipline
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site logistics and sequencing
• Strong ability to read drawings and ensure high workmanship standards
• First Aid & CPR certification (Mandatory)
• White Card (Mandatory)
• Valid driver’s licence (Mandatory)

What’s next

If this opportunity has your name written all over it, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your application and tell us a little about why you’d be a great addition to the team.

At Unita, every team member shapes our culture in their own unique way. We value different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, respected and able to do their best work. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still welcome your application.

PS – we’re handling this one in-house, no recruitment agencies please

Company Overview

• We’re a national design and construct team that exists to help bring brands and spaces to life. Uniquely, we combine planning, design, manufacturing, project management and construction to deliver pragmatic, end-to-end solutions. Our cross-industry experience means all our services are based on an unparalleled understanding of real-world success.