Operations Coordinator
Oldfields Scaffolding SA & WA – Regency Park, Adelaide SA
Full-time | Salaried position
Take the next step in your scaffolding career
Oldfields Scaffolding is seeking an experienced scaffolder with strong communication, organisational and computer skills to progress into an Operations Coordinator role.
This is an opportunity for someone who understands scaffolding and site operations but is ready to move into a position involving planning, scheduling, operational decision-making.
Your practical scaffold knowledge will be highly valuable when allocating labour, organising materials, assessing job requirements, resolving site issues and communicating with our teams and customers.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager as their key support person and assist with managing the daily works program. Depending on your experience and ability, the role may also include estimating and supervising selected projects onsite.
This is not a traditional administration role. It is a hands-on operational position and a genuine career progression opportunity for an experienced scaffolder who wants to take on greater responsibility.
The role
As Operations Coordinator, you will help manage the daily flow of people, materials and information across our scaffold operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating scaffold crews, materials and the daily works program
Allocating employees based on their experience, qualifications and the requirements of each job
Maintaining the operational planner and recording new jobs, changes and customer requirements




Reviewing job requirements and helping determine appropriate labour and scaffold materials
Coordinating responses to operational and site issues as they arise
Communicating with customers, supervisors, subcontractors and employees
Coordinating job bookings, site access, labour requirements and deliveries
Supporting the Operations Manager with daily planning and operational decisions
Assisting with site measures, estimating and preparing straightforward quotations
Preparing job packs, Safe Work Method Statements and project documentation
Ensuring information is communicated clearly between the office and scaffold crews
Attending sites and supervising selected works where required and within your experience
Identifying opportunities to improve safety, planning, productivity and communication
Assisting with invoicing and other operational administration when required
About you
This role would suit an experienced scaffolder who wants to progress beyond working solely on the tools and build a long-term career in operations.
You will ideally have:
Strong hands-on scaffolding knowledge and industry experience
Good communication skills and confidence dealing with employees,



customers and supervisors
The ability to understand scaffold requirements, materials and labour needs
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Confidence using computers, email and job-management systems
The ability to manage changing priorities in a busy operational environment
A practical, calm and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to make decisions and escalate issues when required
An interest in estimating, planning and site supervision
A willingness to learn every part of the operation
Previous experience as a leading hand, supervisor, estimator or scaffold coordinator would be highly regarded but is not essential.
What we offer
A genuine pathway from scaffolding into operations and management
A permanent and stable full-time salaried position
The opportunity to use your scaffold knowledge without working full time on the tools
Training in scheduling, estimating, systems and operational management
The opportunity to work directly with and support the Operations Manager
Potential to undertake estimating and onsite supervision depending on your ability
A close-knit and down-to-earth team environment
Variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make the role your own
Genuine long-term career progression
Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your scaffolding experience, communication and computer skills, and why you are ready to progress into an operational role.
Applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Scaffolding Operations (Adelaide)
🏢 Oldfields Scaffolding SA&WA
📍 Adelaide