Civil Supervisors

Civil Mining & Construction; Lismore; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5/2 roster

Project allowance 10%

Accommodation + meal allowance

Hilux Ute (fuel & tolls)

Job summary

Civil Mining & Construction (CMC) is seeking a Civil Supervisor in Lismore to lead Landslip Remediation works. You will oversee on-site operations, coordinate resources, and ensure safety, quality, and program delivery on a major landslip project for the city of Lismore.

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will mentor crews, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and maintain accurate records including logs and reports.

Qualifications

• Seasoned on-site civil construction experience.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction or Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors within a live project site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and administration for smooth workflow.
• Mentor and guide your team to maximize performance and career growth.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project management to develop weekly work programs and monitor costs.
• Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and inspection/testing procedures to meet standards.
• Provide daily progress updates, photo logs, and cost reports to management.
• Ensure training requirements are met and coordinate client inspections.
• Regularly inspect work to ensure conformance with drawings and codes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

OH&S knowledge

Reading drawings

HR & IR knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Job description

About CMC.

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

About the role

CMC is currently recruiting for a Civil Supervisor who’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our major Landslip Remediation project for the city of Lismore. The work involves the extraction of landslide debris and associated earthworks followed by slope stabilisation including soil nails, micro-piles, retaining walls and finishing works to restore the asset.

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will be providing support in the field, assisting with the coordination of all resources to ensure the effective delivery safe projects within budget and within time.

Your key duties will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations, including site management and administration, to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow;
• Mentoring and guiding your team to achieve their full potential and help them grow in their careers;
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality controls;
• Collaborating with the project management team to develop a weekly work program, monitoring project costs, and identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Overseeing subcontractors, suppliers, and inspection and testing processes to ensure all work meets the required standards;
• Providing daily updates and records of project progress, including photo logs and cost reports, and notifying the project management team of any potential variations;
• Ensuring all training requirements are met to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable workforce;
• Conducting regular inspections with clients to ensure workflow, quality control, and testing conform to project requirements.

About you

We are looking for seasoned Supervisors with significant on-site civil construction experience underpinned by solid technical expertise.

• Highly developed communication, negotiating, and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate with officials from government, the community, customers, and management groups;
• Experience in delivering Landslip Remediation projects to TfNSW or TMR is highly desirable.
• The ability to provide leadership in a construction site environment while building relationships with the client and the workforce;
• A sound knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and responsibilities including the ability to comply with the relevant Act and Regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to understand project drawings, standard drawings, and work to the relevant standards and codes applicable to the works;
• Knowledgeable in the field of Human Resources and Industrial Relations;
• A Certificate III in Civil Construction and/or Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent experience.

What we're offering

• DI/DO 5 and 2 Roster
• 10% Project Allowance
• Accommodation provided with additional meal allowance
• Fully maintained Hilux Ute, including Fuel and Tolls
• Laptop and Mobile

At CMC, we're about building careers. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please note you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.