Earthworks Supervisor – Bulk & Civil Earthworks

Starbuck Excavation Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Starbuck Excavation | Full Time | Victoria

Starbuck Excavation is seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to take a hands-on leadership role in the delivery of a significant earthworks project.

Working closely with and reporting directly to the General Manager – Excavation, you will oversee daily site operations, coordinate personnel and plant, drive productivity and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to project requirements.

This is a hands-on supervisory role. We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable leading a site team, reading plans and managing daily works as they are jumping into a machine or assisting on the tools when required.

The position will initially focus on the successful delivery of a specific project, with the opportunity to transition into a broader company-wide supervisory role across Starbuck Group projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Supervising the day-to-day delivery of bulk and civil earthworks

Leading operators, labourers, subcontractors and other site personnel

Planning and coordinating daily site activities

Providing clear direction to site teams

Reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, specifications and levels

Setting, checking and maintaining required site levels

Coordinating plant, machinery, materials and site resources

Operating machinery and assisting with site works when required

Monitoring productivity, quality, workmanship and project progress

Identifying and resolving site issues before they impact delivery

Maintaining accurate site diaries and daily records

Reporting progress, delays, variations,



incidents and site issues to the General Manager

Communicating with project managers, clients, contractors and internal departments

Maintaining high standards of safety and site compliance

About You

We are looking for an experienced earthworks qualified who knows how to lead from the front.

You will ideally have:

Extensive experience in bulk and civil earthworks

Previous experience supervising civil or earthworks projects

Strong practical experience operating earthmoving machinery

The ability and willingness to remain hands-on when required

Strong knowledge of earthmoving methodologies, plant operations and site sequencing

The ability to confidently read plans, levels and construction documentation

Experience managing operators, labourers and subcontractors

Strong leadership and communication skills

Good planning, organisation and problem-solving ability

Experience maintaining site diaries and project records

A strong commitment to safety, quality and efficient project delivery

Relevant construction qualifications, machinery competencies, licences and tickets will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant earthworks project while working directly with senior management.

For the right person, the role offers the opportunity to move beyond the initial project and become a key part of Starbuck Excavation's ongoing delivery of bulk earthworks and civil projects across Victoria.

We are looking for someone practical, experienced and accountable — a supervisor who understands that strong leadership means being involved in the work, supporting the team and getting the job delivered.

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📌 Earthworks Supervisor – Bulk & Civil Earthworks (Melbourne)
🏢 Starbuck Excavation
📍 Melbourne