We are seeking two experienced Earthworks Supervisors to support a fast-paced civil package in Port Hedland.
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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.
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This is a programme-driven project with a fixed end date and LDs attached, requiring strong on-ground supervision and consistent delivery.
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Scope of Works
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- ~10km of road widening, remediation and tie-ins
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- Rebuild of seawall access road
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- ~180,000m3 bulk earthworks
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- Detailed trim and finishing works
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- Breaking out heavily compacted salt/calcrete ("calite") using D8/D9 dozers
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- In office quarrying, conditioning and testing of materials
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- Minor drainage works including concrete chutes and rock placement
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Ground Conditions
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- Highly saline environment
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- Salt crust encasement requiring removal and rebuilding into bunds
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- Sections of heavily compacted material requiring ripping
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- Non-standard road construction environment with challenging materials
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Standards
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- Earthworks to AS 3798
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- Testing to AS 1289
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- Additional client and site-specific requirements
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The Role
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You will be responsible for managing a defined section of works, including:
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- Supervising crews of approximately 10 operators
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- Coordinating plant, materials and daily activities on site
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- Driving production to meet programme requirements
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- Maintaining quality and compaction standards
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- Monitoring progress and reporting on performance
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- Leading safety on site, including toolbox talks and inspections
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- Managing subcontractors and resolving on-site issues
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- Working closely with the Superintendent and broader site team
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This is a hands-on role requiring strong site presence and the ability to keep works moving.
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What We're Looking For
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- Proven experience supervising bulk earthworks and road construction projects
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- Strong understanding of production, sequencing and plant coordination
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- Ability to operate in a schedule-driven environment with delivery pressure
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- Experience managing crews and subcontractors on active work fronts
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- Practical, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to take ownership
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- Comfortable working in less structured environments without heavy systems
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- Not suited to candidates from purely mining production or overly process-driven backgrounds
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Fleet
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- Excavators up to 36t
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- Double side tipper truck fleet
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- Graders with GPS/UTS for final trim
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- D9 dozers for ripping hard material
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- Loaders, water carts and rollers
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Roster & Offer
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- 2:1 FIFO roster
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- $79/hour inclusive of $5/hour PIP
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- Super paid on ordinary hours
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- Accommodation provided in South Hedland
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- Mid-May start through to December with a fixed programme end date
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📌 Supervisor - Earthworks (Perth)
🏢 TSS
📍 Perth
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