Earthworks Supervisor - FIFO NT

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd seeks an experienced civil and bulk earthworks supervisor to oversee daily earthworks on remote mining and civil projects. You will work on a FIFO roster 2 weeks on/1 week off, based on site in remote NT, ensuring delivery to safety, budget, and schedule.

You will lead from the front, manage resources, interpret plans, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and drive KPI reporting while maintaining a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and drive safety culture and industry leadership.
• Effectively manage resources to meet production schedules.
• Understand contractual requirements and apply them on site.
• Provide on-ground leadership with direction, guidance and feedback.
• Deliver timely information to meet management and client needs.
• Maintain and adhere to project activity schedules.
• Provide contractual and KPI reporting to management and client.
• Collaborate with Project Management to complete activities on time and on budget.
• Inspire others to achieve goals and performance targets.
• Conduct periodic performance appraisals and develop improvement plans.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Site leadership

Contract reading

Plans interpretation

Remote work mindset

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Management

Tools

MS Office

MEX maintenance system

Job description

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

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 the remote NT.

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.