Lead Crane & Rigging Supervisor — FIFO Lifting Projects

PARC Engineering; Brisbane, Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PARC Engineering is seeking experienced Crane & Rigging Supervisors to lead site teams across WA and the NT on 2:1 rosters with Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin as possible points of hire. You will oversee crane operations, lifting activities and ensure compliance with lift plans and safety standards.

You’ll coordinate crane operators, riggers and subcontractors, review plans, and verify equipment, ground conditions and exclusion zones before work begins. FIFO and local opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in crane and rigging operations.
• Experience coordinating complex lifts, structural steel erection and heavy equipment installation.
• Relevant high-risk work licences for rigging and/or crane operations.
• Ability to interpret lift plans, crane load charts and construction drawings.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coordinate multiple crews and work fronts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily crane, rigging and lifting activities, including structural steel erection and equipment installation.
• Coordinate crane operators, riggers, doggers and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.
• Review lift plans, lifting studies and work procedures with the relevant project teams.
• Confirm crane setup, ground conditions, access, exclusion zones and lifting equipment are suitable before work begins.
• Ensure lifting activities follow approved plans, load charts, equipment limits and site requirements.
• Coordinate labour, cranes and lifting equipment to ensure works are delivered in line with project schedules and priorities.
• Liaise with engineering, construction and safety teams to resolve issues and manage changing site conditions.
• Check that personnel hold the appropriate licences and competencies for their assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works, inspections and testing, and provide regular progress reporting to management.
• Participate in planning and coordination meetings to support efficient sequencing and execution of works.

Skills

Crane supervision

Rigging coordination

Team leadership

Lifting operations

Tools

High-risk licences for rigging and crane operations

Job description

PARC Engineering is seeking experienced Crane & Rigging Supervisors to lead site teams across WA and the NT on 2:1 rosters with Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin as possible points of hire. You will oversee crane operations, lifting activities and ensure compliance with lift plans and safety standards.

You’ll coordinate crane operators, riggers and subcontractors, review plans, and verify equipment, ground conditions and exclusion zones before work begins. FIFO and local opportunities exist.