Superintendent

Breight Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing leadership opportunities

Secure pipeline of work with Tier 1矿工

Genuine career progression into senior

Ongoing professional development and技术

Work with Australia's best Scaffolding

Job summary

Breight Group is seeking a Rope Access and Scaffolding Superintendent to lead on-site teams across multiple mine sites in Western Australia, including Perth region. The role focuses on safety, quality, and timely delivery of maintenance and shutdown works within the mining sector.

You will supervise rope access and scaffolding crews, coordinate with project managers and clients, and mentor junior staff. A strong safety-first mindset and site experience with Tier 1 miners are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising Rope Access teams in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.
• Section 26 Supervisor qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years).
• Demonstrated First Attack Firefighting competency (within 4 years).
• Construction White Card.
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Valid Australian working rights.
• Rio Tinto, Roy Hill or FMG site experience and inductions.
• Section 26 Supervisor qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise all scaffold and rope access crews and site activities, ensuring high standards of safety and quality
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and other contractors to meet project deadlines
• Inspect completed scaffold structures to ensure they meet engineering specifications and safety standards
• Manage equipment inventory and material procurement
• Mentor and train junior scaffolders, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Safety-first mindset

Education

Section 26 Supervisor qualification

Construction White Card

Working at Heights

Confined Space

First Aid & CPR

First Attack Firefighting

Valid Australian working rights

Job description

27th August, 2026

At Breight Group, we're a thriving and rapidly expanding business within the mining and resource sector, focusing on maintenance and shutdown works. Our commitment to delivering excellence in all our endeavours drives our success. We're now seeking Rope Access and Scaffolding Superintendents to join our dynamic team across various mine sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all scaffold and rope access crews and site activities, ensuring high standards of safety and quality
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and other contractors to meet project deadlines
• Inspect completed scaffold structures to ensure they meet engineering specifications and safety standards
• Manage equipment inventory and material procurement
• Mentor and train junior scaffolders, promoting a culture of safety and professionalism

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as part of a team, and brings a strong safety-first mindset to everything they do.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Previous experience supervising Rope Access teams in mining or heavy industry
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills
• Section 26 Supervisor qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working at Heights & Confined Space (within 2 years)
• Demonstrated First Attack Firefighting competency (within 4 years)
• Construction White Card
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Valid Australian working rights
• Perth Point of Hire
• Ability to pass pre-employment medicals and ongoing drug & alcohol testing
• Rio Tinto, Roy Hill or FMG site experience and inductions
• Section 26 Supervisor qualification (or willingness to obtain)

If you're organised, proactive, and ready to be the go-to person on site, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s In It For You

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing leadership opportunities or flexible project work
• Secure pipeline of work with Tier 1 mining clients
• Genuine career progression into senior operational leadership
• Ongoing professional development and technical mentoring
• Work alongside Australia's best Scaffolding and Rope Access professionals
• Join a company that invests in its people and promotes from within

For more information, reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.