Underground & Surface Construction Supervisors – FIFO / Local

Mca-Engineering; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 FIFO roster

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Career growth

Ongoing training

Job summary

MCA Engineering seeks experienced Underground & Surface Construction Supervisors for Mt Isa projects. This hands-on FIFO role operates on a 2:1 roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns; local applicants are welcome.

You will lead underground construction crews, coordinate mechanical and civil works, and maintain safety, quality and timely delivery while collaborating with clients and site teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience supervising underground construction projects.
• Proven experience leading construction, mechanical and/or civil crews in underground mining environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors to meet project schedules.
• Excellent understanding of underground mining safety standards and procedures.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation.
• Mining experience is essential.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing.
• Supervisor qualifications (G1, G8 or G9 or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground construction, mechanical and civil works across mining projects.
• Supervise crews, coordinate daily site activities, ensure safety and quality.
• Liaise with clients, project teams and site personnel to deliver on schedule.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Site supervision

Underground mining

Scheduling

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Education

Supervisor qualifications (G1/G8/G9)

Job description

Underground & Surface Construction Supervisors – FIFO / Local

Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia • A$68 - A$75

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Please note: This is a FIFO position operating on a 2:1 roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns. We also welcome local applicants.

About MCA Engineering

MCA Engineering delivers innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. We work across mining, industrial and construction projects and are known for our strong safety focus, quality standards and experienced team.

About the Role

MCA Engineering is seeking an experienced Underground & Surface Construction Supervisors to lead underground construction, mechanical and civil works across ongoing mining projects in Mt Isa. You will be responsible for supervising crews, coordinating daily site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills while working closely with clients, project teams and site personnel.

What We Offer

• 2:1 FIFO roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns


• Immediate start


• Supportive team environment


• Career growth, leadership development and ongoing training


• Opportunity to join a growing engineering company

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience supervising underground construction projects


• Proven experience leading construction, mechanical and/or civil crews in underground mining environments


• Strong leadership and people management skills


• Ability to coordinate labour, equipment and subcontractors to meet project schedules


• Excellent understanding of underground mining safety standards and procedures


• Current unrestricted driver's licence


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation


• Mining experience is essential


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing


• Supervisor qualifications (G1, G8 or G9 or equivalent) are preferred