Construction Supervisor

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Construction
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Construction Supervisor – Earthworks

Ready to take the lead on a major earthworks program within one of Queensland's largest heavy industrial operations?

Chandler Macleod is partnering with Rio Tinto to recruit an experienced Construction Supervisor to oversee earthworks activities at Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project where you'll coordinate contractors, drive safe work practices and play a key role in delivering critical earthworks on dam infrastructure within an operational refinery environment.

With an initial 12-month contract and a strong pipeline of ongoing work, this role offers stability, challenging projects and the opportunity to work alongside experienced site teams.

About the Role As the Construction Supervisor, you'll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day earthworks activities while ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Working closely with contractors, operations and site stakeholders, you'll oversee construction activities, monitor progress, manage site risks and keep works moving safely and on schedule.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supervising contractors delivering earthworks activities
  • Coordinating daily site works and construction resources
  • Reviewing JHAs, risk assessments and safe work documentation
  • Managing scope, variations and work priorities
  • Monitoring project progress and maintaining delivery schedules
  • Building strong relationships with operations, contractors and project teams
  • Promoting a strong safety culture across site
  • Providing regular progress updates to project stakeholders
About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
  • Demonstrated experience supervising earthworks projects within heavy industry
  • Strong knowledge of dam construction, tailings storage facilities or similar large-scale earthworks
  • Experience coordinating contractors on live industrial sites
  • Sound understanding of JHAs, risk assessments and safe work systems
  • Background within mining, refining, civil infrastructure or heavy industrial environments
  • The ability to confidently communicate with multiple stakeholders and drive project outcomes
Experience working within similar refinery environments, along with exposure to dam or tailings operations, will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to work with Rio Tinto
  • Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
  • Monday to Friday roster with Saturday work available as required
  • Long-term earthworks project at QAL
  • Lead contractors on a critical infrastructure program
  • Join a collaborative project team delivering essential site works
If you're an experienced Construction Supervisor looking for your next challenge within heavy industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Chandler Macleod for a confidential discussion.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Construction Supervisor role?
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Where is the Construction Supervisor job located?
The Construction Supervisor role with Chandler Macleod is based in Gladstone, QLD, AU.
Is the Construction Supervisor role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Construction Supervisor role?
The Construction Supervisor position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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