Earthworks Supervisor

Black Cat Civil; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career opportunities

Senior leadership pathways

Competitive remuneration package

Travel across Australia

Job summary

Black Cat Civil is seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor for NT and Far North QLD projects. The role focuses on large-scale earthworks within a mine infrastructure setting, with FIFO arrangements including flights, accommodation and meals provided on a 2/1 roster.

The successful candidate will supervise on-site activities, lead toolbox talks, manage earthmoving crews, and ensure WHS compliance while delivering project milestones across interstate locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience with a reputable contractor.
• Experience in Bulk Earthworks, Tailing Dams, Dozer/Grader/Moxy Circuits.
• Experience on Infrastructure Projects including road and mine infrastructure.
• MMQ medical certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily works on site.
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks.
• Supervise crews across TMR road construction activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure safe work methodologies are implemented and followed.
• Manage plant, labour, and resources in line with daily schedules.
• Drive preventative maintenance practices for plant and equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with site policies, procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Lead and reinforce Black Cat Civil’s culture, standards, and expectations.
• Complete accurate, timely daily Supervisor reports.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Leadership

Road construction

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

MMQ medical

Job description

Black Cat Civil is a fast‑growing, Australian Indigenous‑owned civil contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

As we celebrate 20 years in the industry, we continue to expand and we’re now seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to join our Infrastructure Division on a NT and Far North QLD Projects. These projects will be based on large scale Earthworks projects within a Mine Infrastructure setting.

If you’re looking for stable, long-term work with a company that genuinely invests in its people, this is your opportunity.

The Opportunity

Black Cat Civil are looking for an experienced Earthworks Supervisors to join our Infrastructure Division working on Civil Projects based in the NT and QLD. These projects would suit candidates with a strong earthworks background or experience working in the mining resource sector where you have exposure to working with Tier 1clients.

FIFO arrangements:

Flights, accommodation, and meals are provided while working away on 2/1 roster.

Key responsibilities include:

Our supervisors will be involved in a diverse range of works including:

• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily works on site
• Lead daily pre-start meetings and toolbox talks
• Supervise crews across TMR road construction activities
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ensure safe work methodologies are implemented and followed
• Manage plant, labour, and resources in line with daily schedules
• Drive preventative maintenance practices for plant and equipment
• Ensure full compliance with site policies, procedures, and WHS requirements
• Lead and reinforce Black Cat Civil’s culture, standards, and expectations
• Complete accurate, timely daily Supervisor reports

Desired skills & experience:

This opportunity is ideal for any motivated Supervisors wanting to build a long-term career with growing civil contractor. The successful candidate MUST be willing to work in remote locations on various rosters as required.

• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience with reputable contractor.
• Demonstrated experience in Bulk Earthworks, Tailing Dams, Dozer/Grader/Moxy Circuits.
• Experience on Infrastructure Projects.
• Strong understanding Earthmoving Plant.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Competent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Road and Mine Infrastructure experiences
• MMQ medical

What Black Cat Civil can offer

• Long-term career opportunities with a growing civil contractor
• Clear pathways into senior supervisory and project leadership roles
• Competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work and travel across Australia

Our Culture

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit, values driven team led by owners Jai and Brendan, where loyalty and performance are genuinely recognised. In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs, reinforcing our commitment to long term career development and growing our team from within.