Job Description

Opportunity in a nutshell

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This isn't a standard site role. This is your chance to play a pivotal leadership role on complex, high‐profile automation projects that demand precision, accountability and calm authority.

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Daifuku Oceania is a global powerhouse in automation and material handling solutions. With major projects underway across Brisbane, we're investing in our site leadership capability and are seeking an experienced Site Manager / Senior Supervisor who thrives in technically complex, safety‐critical environments.

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If you love being close to action, leading subcontractors, coordinating machinery and keeping safety front and Centre, this is the role for you!

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Your Impact

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Reporting to the Regional Project Director and operating as the trusted 2IC to the Project Manager, you'll take ownership of on‐site execution, turning plans into progress and challenges into solutions.

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You will be the on‐site authority, the connector between trades, engineers, subcontractors and clients; the person who sets the tone for safety, quality and performance.

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What You will Be Doing

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- Lead day‐to‐day site operations across complex automation installation
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- Coordinate and manage subcontractors across multiple work fronts
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- Own WHSE on site; safety plans, risk registers, SWMS and compliance
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- Track progress against schedule and clearly communicate production rates
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- Support commercial outcomes including budgets, progress claims and variations
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- Interpret and work confidently from detailed mechanical & electrical drawings
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- Drive QA, testing, commissioning and on‐site troubleshooting
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- Represent Daifuku at site and coordination meetings professionally and confidently
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- Plan and coordinate machinery, conveyors, services and equipment positioning
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- Support reporting, change control, SAT and project handover
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- Step up during commissioning and go‐live with flexible hours when required
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This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who enjoys being where the work happens.

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What You will Bring: Essential (non-negotiable)

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- Trade or tertiary qualification in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
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- Proven experience leading site activities on industrial, automation or installation projects
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- Strong background managing subcontractors in live, operational environments
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- High attention to safety: think safe, act safe, home safe
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- Excellent planning, coordination and time‐management skills
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- Clear, confident communication at all levels
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- Ability to read and work from complex design documentation
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- Solid technical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
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- Comfortable working in secure, high‐compliance sites (e.g. airports)
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Added Advantage –not critical

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- Experience with airport baggage handling systems, logistics automation or conveyors
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- Safety qualifications (e.g. Cert IV WHS)
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- Commissioning or go‐live experience in fast‐paced environments
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Who Thrives in This Role:

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You'll succeed here if you are

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- Hands‐on and proactivewhere you solve problems before they esc
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- Calm under pressure; commissioningis busy, and you lead with clarity
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- Respected on site; being firm, fair and collaborative
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- Detail‐driven; without losing sight of the bigger picture
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- Customer‐focusedwhere you proudly represent the Daifuku brand
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- Motivated by complex, high‐impact, high‐security projects
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Why Daifuku Oceania?

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At Daifuku, we don't just build systems; we build careers.

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Our values guide everything we do:

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- Think secure, act safe, home safe
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- Outstanding service and customer value
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- Respect, trust and teamwork
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- Innovation and continuous improvement
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- Having fun while doing meaningful work
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You will join a collaborative, technically brilliant team delivering world‐class automation solutions that keep airports moving and supply chains flowing.

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Ready to Step Up?

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Whether you're an experienced Site Manager or a strong Senior Supervisor ready for the next level, this role offers real influence, accountability and career growth.

📌 Site Manager - Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Daifuku Oceania
📍 Queensland