Supervisor – Earthworks | 2:1 Roster

Overview

We are seeking two experienced Earthworks Supervisors to support a fast-paced civil package in Port Hedland.

These roles report into the Superintendent and are responsible for running individual work fronts across road widening and remediation works within salt ponds and along a seawall access road.

This is a programme-driven project with a fixed end date and LDs attached, requiring strong on-ground supervision and consistent delivery.

Scope of Works

~10km of road widening, remediation and tie-ins
Rebuild of seawall access road
~180,000m³ bulk earthworks
Detailed trim and finishing works
Breaking out heavily compacted salt/calcrete (“calite”) using D8/D9 dozers
On-site quarrying, conditioning and testing of materials
Minor drainage works including concrete chutes and rock placement

Ground Conditions

Highly saline environment
Salt crust encasement requiring removal and rebuilding into bunds
Sections of heavily compacted material requiring ripping
Non-standard road construction environment with challenging materials

Standards

Earthworks to AS 3798
Testing to AS 1289
Additional client and site-specific requirements

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works, including:

Supervising crews of approximately 10 operators
Coordinating plant, materials and daily activities on site
Driving production to meet programme requirements
Maintaining quality and compaction standards
Monitoring progress and reporting on performance
Leading safety on site, including toolbox talks and inspections
Managing subcontractors and resolving on-site issues
Working closely with the Superintendent and broader site team

This is a hands-on role requiring strong site presence and the ability to keep works moving.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience supervising bulk earthworks and road construction projects
Strong understanding of production, sequencing and plant coordination
Ability to operate in a schedule-driven environment with delivery pressure
Experience managing crews and subcontractors on active work fronts
Practical, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to take ownership
Comfortable working in less structured environments without heavy systems
Not suited to candidates from purely mining production or overly process-driven backgrounds

Fleet

Excavators up to 36t
Double side tipper truck fleet
Graders with GPS/UTS for final trim
D9 dozers for ripping hard material
Loaders, water carts and rollers

Roster & Offer

2:1 FIFO roster
$79/hour inclusive of $5/hour PIP
Super paid on ordinary hours
Accommodation provided in South Hedland
Mid-May start through to December with a fixed programme end date