Civil Supervisor

Immediate start for a seasoned Supervisor with significant civil construction and mining experience 

About the project

Cowal Gold Operations is a world-class open pit gold mine site located 350km west of Sydney and operated by Evolution since July 2015.

In December 2024 Cowal received NSW regulatory approval to extend open pit mining operations by 10 years and overall operations to 2042.

To accommodate mining expansion, a new Lake Protection Bund (LPB) alignment outside of the existing LPB alignment is to be constructed to provide separation and mutual protection between Lake Cowal and the mine. 

About the role

Reporting to the Superintendent, you will be providing “hands on” support in the field, assisting with the coordination of all resources to ensure the effective delivery safe projects within budget and within time.

Your key duties will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations, including site management and administration, to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow;
• Mentoring and guiding your team to achieve their full potential and help them grow in their careers;
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality controls;
• Collaborating with the project management team to develop a weekly work program, monitoring project costs, and identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Overseeing subcontractors, suppliers, and inspection and testing processes to ensure all work meets the required standards;
• Providing daily updates and records of project progress, including photo logs and cost reports, and notifying the project management team of any potential variations;
• Ensuring all training requirements are met to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable workforce;
• Conducting regular inspections with clients to ensure workflow, quality control, and testing conform to project requirements.

About Us

CMC is a 100% Australian owned, privately run civil contractor. With a strong focus on people, culture, and services, we are proud of our 20-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our exceptional people deliver exceptional outcomes because they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Join us and be part of our future success story.

About you

We are looking for a seasoned Supervisor with significant on-site civil construction and mining experience underpinned by solid technical expertise.

• Highly developed communication, negotiating, and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate with officials from government, the community, customers, and management groups;
• The ability to provide leadership in a construction site environment while building relationships with the client and the workforce;
• A sound knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and responsibilities including the ability to comply with the relevant Act and Regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to understand project drawings, standard drawings, and work to the relevant standards and codes applicable to the works;
• Knowledgeable in the field of Human Resources and Industrial Relations;
• A Certificate III in Civil Construction and/or Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent experience.

Interested?

Great, let's talk.

We are recruiting right now so please submit your resume – if it’s not up to date, then let us know in a cover letter.

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

However, please note that unfortunately visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Therefore you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position. 

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role. Thank you for respecting our internal recruitment process. Our preferred suppliers will be contacted directly if necessary.