Red Arrow Australia - Connecting Opportunity with Talent
We currently have opportunities for experienced Earthworks Leading Hands to join the civil construction team of our client on a major infrastructure project in Southwest Queensland. Multiple positions are available across three crews.

The purpose of this role is to lead a bulk earthworks crew on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to design specification, while maintaining high standards of productivity, quality and plant utilisation.
Details:

- 15/6 roster - travel in day one, travel out day fifteen
- 12 hour days, 7 days per week, inclusive of public holidays
- Camp accommodation and all meals provided
- Transport provided from pick up points
- PPE supplied
- late October 2026 - ongoing

Red Arrow Australia - Connecting Prospect with Talent
We currently have opportunities for experienced Earthworks Leading Hands to join the civil construction team of our client on a major infrastructure project in Southwest Queensland. Multiple positions are available across three crews.

The purpose of this role is to lead a bulk earthworks crew on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to design specification, while maintaining high standards of productivity, quality and plant utilisation.
Details:

- 15/6 roster - travel in day one, travel out day fifteen
- 12 hour days, 7 days per week, inclusive of public holidays
- Camp accommodation and all meals provided
- Transport provided from pick up points
- PPE supplied
- late October 2026 - ongoing





Key responsibilities:

- Lead, direct and support a bulk earthworks crew to deliver work safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications
- Coordinate the operation of bulk earthmoving fleets, including moxy dump trucks, scrapers, dozers and excavators
- Interpret drawings, levels and survey information to ensure earthworks are completed to design tolerances
- Monitor productivity, material movement and plant utilisation, reporting progress and constraints to the Supervisor
- Conduct pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and take 5s, and actively promote a positive safety culture within the crew
- Identify hazards, participate in risk assessments and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safety procedures, permits and work instructions
- Liaise with surveyors, engineers, plant operators and other work fronts to coordinate activities and minimise downtime
- Mentor and develop crew members, including operators and labourers
- Complete daily diaries, timesheets, plant records and quality documentation accurately and on time
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment at all times

Experience/Qualifications:





- Demonstrated experience as a Leading Hand, Crew Leader or Foreman on bulk earthworks within civil construction, roadworks or resources
- Hands on experience with bulk earthmoving fleets, particularly moxy dump trucks and scrapers
- Sound understanding of civil drawings, survey marks, levels and earthworks tolerances
- Required - Current C Class driver's licence
- Required - Current Construction Induction Card (White Card)

If you are successful for this position you will need to provide a current national police clearance and pass a full medical.
Must have full rights to work in Australia.
About Us:
Red Arrow Australia is a distinguished Recruitment Solutions enterprise, proudly 100% Indigenous owned. We are committed to fostering strong and meaningful connections with our Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Diverse workforce.
Our people are our most valuable asset. We empower our employees to thrive and grow with meaningful opportunities and training plans. Red Arrow Australia is dedicated to treating every individual, whether candidate or client, with the utmost respect and personalised attention.
We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, Indigenous backgrounds, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, including their Elders, both past and present. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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