Project Lead & Construction Supervisor - Mining Ops

Chandler Macleod Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation on all hours

Employee Assistance Program

Chandler-Rio Tinto support team

Simple digital onboarding

Career opportunities with Rio Tinto

Job summary

Rio Tinto, in partnership with Chandler Macleod, seeks a Project Lead / Construction Lead for Boyne Smelters Limited in Gladstone, Queensland. The role is residential with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour roster, aimed at safety, collaboration and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Project Area Leader, you will coordinate contractors, oversee site works, issue permits, drive risk assessments and conduct reviews. A strong leadership background and trade experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership, supervision or construction coordination experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a large industrial environment.
• Trade background; electrical trade highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of permits, risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Dedication to safety for everyone.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contractors and construction activities.
• Providing leadership and oversight of site works.
• Permit issuing.
• Facilitating risk assessments.
• Conducting project and work reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Construction coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Safety and risk awareness

Permit issuing

Strong communication

Pass pre-employment medical

Job description

Rio Tinto, in partnership with Chandler Macleod, seeks a Project Lead / Construction Lead for Boyne Smelters Limited in Gladstone, Queensland. The role is residential with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour roster, aimed at safety, collaboration and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Project Area Leader, you will coordinate contractors, oversee site works, issue permits, drive risk assessments and conduct reviews. A strong leadership background and trade experience are essential.