Earthworks Supervisor - FIFO

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced civil earthworks supervisor to oversee daily project activities on site. You will ensure safety, budget and schedule targets are met while operating a FIFO roster across remote locations in SA, NT, VIC and NSW.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong planning skills and the ability to liaise with management, clients and subcontractors. Pre-employment screening and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/management role within bulk/civil earthworks.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Management (or equivalent) highly regarded.
• S1, S2 and S3 qualifications highly regarded.
• Understanding of mining and/or civil plant operations and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
• Effective planning, time management and prioritisation.
• Confident communication with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems (MEX).
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Desire to work in remote locations; hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily earthworks and activities on site, ensuring safety, budget and schedule adherence.
• Lead from the front and drive safety culture and industry leadership.
• Provide on-ground leadership, direction and feedback to teams.
• Deliver timely, accurate information to management and clients.
• Maintain scheduling of project activities and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Management to complete tasks safely and on time.
• Assess performance through scheduled appraisals and development plans.

Skills

Supervisory/management in bulk civil

Microsoft Office

MEX maintenance systems

Read and interpret plans

Planning and time management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Management

S1, S2 and S3 qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

MEX

Job description

Experienced civil and bulk earthworks supervisors, overseeing daily earthworks and activities on remote mining, road and civil projects.

27th July, 2026

Based on site, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily project earthworks and activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on budget and on schedule. The successful candidate will work a 2 weeks on, 1 week off FIFO roster in remote SA, NT, VIC & NSW.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading from the front and driving our culture and vision to lead the industry through safety;
• Effectively managing resources to ensure achievement of production schedules;
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of contractual requirements;
• Providing effective leadership and supervision through ‘on the ground’ presence, direction, guidance and feedback to teams and individuals;
• Providing timely and accurate information to meet management and Client requirements;
• Maintaining and adhering to the scheduling of project activities;
• Ensuring all contractual and KPI reporting is provided to management and the Client;
• Working closely with the Project Management Team to ensure project activities are completed safely, within budget, and in a timely manner;
• Inspiring and encouraging others towards goal achievement;
• Periodically assessing employee performance by conducting scheduled appraisals in accordance with performance objectives and prepares corrective and development plans as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a supervisory/management role within bulk/civil earthworks (essential);
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Management (or equivalent experience/qualification) (highly regarded);
• S1, S2 and S3 qualifications (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated understanding of mining and/or civil plant and equipment operations and maintenance;
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings;
• Effective planning ability, time management, and prioritisation;
• Confident communication and ability to effectively liaise with other employees, clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors;
• Experience with and confident using Microsoft Office and maintenance related systems (MEX) etc;
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude;
• Desire to work in remote locations; and
• Have a hands-on approach.

Our Company:

We employ over 500 people nationally and have been delivering high quality, safe and innovative services to our clients since 1992 in the civil, mining, agriculture and water industries.

Pre-Employment:

All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance (within 3 months), pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.