Crane Coordinator/Supervisor

Acciona; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own crane coordination across a major

Long-term project with opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering enabling works for Australian Naval Infrastructure at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

As Crane Coordinator/Supervisor, you will own the safe, efficient coordination of all crane and lifting operations, integrate lift plans into schedules, and lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks with your team within a major Defence project.

Qualifications

• Current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card.
• Experience supervising crane and lifting on major civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of lift planning and safe lifting practices.
• Desirable: High Risk Work Licence (C0/C1), CICA Lift Supervisor Course.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee crane operations, including lift planning and approvals.
• Integrate crane activities safely into construction schedules and work fronts.
• Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks on hazards and controls.
• Maintain safe systems of work and support environmental and quality processes.
• Deploy labour and equipment efficiently within allocated work areas.
• Monitor productivity and keep two-week look-ahead schedules to deliver on time.
• Lead and mentor your team and ensure works follow approved work packs.

Skills

Crane coordination

Lift planning

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Pre-starts & toolbox talks

Education

Australian Driver’s Licence

Construction White Card

High Risk Work Licence (C0/C1)

CICA Lift Supervisor Course

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Coordinate and supervise crane and lifting operations on a major Defence naval infrastructure project at Osborne, SA, and lead your own team.

Job Description

Benefits

• Own crane coordination across a major Defence project
• Long-term project with a strong pipeline of future opportunities
• Access to financial benefits, including salary packaging options

Project Information

ACCIONA is delivering enabling works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. The works support the future Submarine Construction Yard, one of Australia’s largest defence projects. They include civil works such as drainage, excavation, pavements and concrete. This is a long-term project with a strong pipeline of future opportunities.

About the Opportunity

As Crane Coordinator/Supervisor, you will own the safe, efficient and compliant coordination of all crane and lifting operations on the ANI enabling works at Osborne. You will coordinate lift plans through approval and implementation, fit crane work into schedules and work fronts, and run daily pre-starts and toolbox talks. You will deploy labour, plant and equipment across your work areas, keep two-week look-ahead schedules, and lead and mentor your team. This role puts you at the centre of safe delivery on one of Australia’s largest defence infrastructure projects.

Due to Defence security requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Coordinate and oversee crane operations, including lift planning and approvals
• Integrate crane activities safely into construction schedules and work fronts
• Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks on hazards and controls
• Maintain safe systems of work and support environmental and quality processes
• Deploy labour, plant and equipment efficiently within allocated work areas
• Monitor productivity and keep two-week look-ahead schedules to deliver on time
• Lead and mentor your team and ensure works follow approved work packs

Required Skills and Competencies

• Current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card
• Relevant health and safety qualifications or certifications
• Experience supervising crane and lifting on major civil projects
• Strong knowledge of lift planning and safe lifting practices
• Desirable: High Risk Work Licence (C0/C1), CICA Lift Supervisor Course

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.