Supervisor - Turnaround

Queensland Alumina Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Private health insurance for you and 1

Subsidised private health insurance

Job summary

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is seeking an experienced Turnaround Supervisor for a permanent, full-time role in Gladstone, QLD. Lead safety-focused maintenance turnarounds and manage daily activities, ensuring quality, schedule and budget alignment while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and contractor partners.

You will contribute to a Safe, Stable and Sustainable workplace, with a lifestyle roster that includes day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading safety initiatives and embedding safe work practices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and optimize maintenance turnarounds.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with operations, maintenance and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver maintenance activities safely and to a high standard.
• Champion safety and risk management and drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with operations, maintenance, technical teams and contractors to deliver outcomes.
• Plan daily work activities to meet priorities, delivering tank turnarounds on time and within budget.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Queensland Alumina Limited – Gladstone QLD

Your new career opportunity: Turnaround Supervisor

• Be part of an inclusive, values-driven workplace where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to thrive.

• Enjoy a close-knit community lifestyle, surrounded by iconic natural attractions and the beauty of the great outdoors.

• Domestic Relocation assistance to help your move as smooth as possible

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for you and your immediate family

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with a lifestyle roster of 4, 5, 5, including day and night shifts.

About your role

Are you passionate about safety, people leadership and driving a positive workplace culture? We’re looking for an experienced Turnaround Supervisor to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Turnaround, you’ll lead from the frontline, championing safety, wellbeing and operational excellence while supporting our vision of creating a Safe, Stable and Sustainable workplace.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to a high standard, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Champion safety and risk management by identifying opportunities for improvement, coordinating preventative actions and ensuring potential hazards are effectively managed.

• Build strong working relationships with operations, maintenance and technical teams, as well as our Contractor Partners, to promote collaboration and achieve shared outcomes.

• Plan and coordinate daily work activities to meet business priorities, delivering quality tank turnarounds safely, on schedule and within budget.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A strong safety mindset, with proven experience leading safety initiatives and embedding safe work practices within your team.

• A commitment to continuous improvement, balancing safety, environmental and business priorities to achieve sustainable outcomes.

• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, leaders and key stakeholders.

• Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to make informed decisions and navigate complex or challenging situations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build trust across your team, peers, leadership and external stakeholders.

Where you will be working

Gladstone is a dynamic coastal town in central Queensland, with a community of approximately 64,000 residents. Famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes, the region strikes the perfect balance between modern conveniences and an active outdoor lifestyle. As the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone offers exceptional opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and coastal living. https://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/glad-gladstone

About QAL

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is one of the world’s largest alumina refineries, enjoying a global reputation as a leader in the minerals processing industry. QAL is focused on employee engagement, best practice technology, innovative capital solutions, benchmark maintenance and project execution whilst maintaining world class safety, quality and environmental performance.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

At Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL), we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that all voices should be heard, all cultures respected, and diverse perspectives are not only welcomed—they are essential to our success. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

We particularly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, individuals with disabilities, and people from a range of cultural backgrounds.

If you don’t meet all the selection criteria, don’t let that stop you from applying. Your unique experiences and strengths may be exactly what we need, and we are eager to build on your potential.

Applications Close: Sunday, 22 November 2026