Company Description Quinlan Cranes is a specialist crane hire company focused on delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective lifting solutions for complex job sites. The team assesses challenging locations and works closely with clients to plan crane operations in advance, ensuring efficient and coordinated project delivery.

Quinlan

Cranes selects the most appropriate crane for each job and provides qualified, experienced crane operators to support successful outcomes. Using computer-aided design, the company tailors lifting solutions to maximize crane performance and meet specific project requirements.

Role Description The Supervisor is a full time, on-site role based in Geelong, VIC, responsible for overseeing sales and site activities. This role coordinates job planning, including assessing site conditions, confirming crane selection, and ensuring all work aligns with safety standards and company procedures. The Supervisor leads and supports crane operators and customers and monitors performance to meet project timelines and client expectations.

Day-to-day tasks include conducting site inspections, liasing with engineering to create lift plans, liaising with clients and contractors, resolving operational issues, and maintaining accurate records of site activities. The Supervisor also promotes continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and customer service across all crane operations.

Qualifications





- Demonstrated experience supervising crane operations, lifting activities, or construction sites, with strong knowledge of safe work practices and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency in planning and coordinating complex lifts, including reading and interpreting lift plans, site drawings and rigging plans
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to guide crane operators and crews, allocate tasks, and foster a safety-focused, collaborative work environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders and provide clear instructions on site.
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in dynamic site conditions requiring quick, safe, and practical solutions.
- Relevant industry certifications or licenses (e.g., crane operation, dogging/rigging, construction safety) and familiarity with Australian WHS standards; additional supervisory training is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site full time in Geelong, VIC, with flexibility to respond to project demands, including early starts or extended hours when required.
- Previous experience in crane hire, heavy lifting, or civil/construction projects is highly regarded, along with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

📌 Supervisor (Geelong)
🏢 Quinlan Cranes
📍 Geelong