Construction Supervisor

About Us

Leichhardt is an independent, Australian-owned solar salt project headquartered in Perth with operations in northern Western Australia. Our sites include the Lake MacLeod operations near Carnarvon and the Eramurra Project, 55km outside Karratha.

Our mission is to create successful solar salt projects that are respected by our internal stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate. With a social responsibility and sustainability focus, Leichhardt is driving innovation in the Australian salt landscape with a world class hi-spec, low-cost solar salt.

Lake MacLeod also produces approximately 1Mtpa of gypsum, predominantly exported to the Asia-Pacific region. Our gypsum operation includes excavation and water leaching to produce a plasterboard and cement grade product.

We value diversity, openness, and collaboration. We like to empower our people so they can make meaningful contributions and be impactful. If you have shared values and appreciate a work environment that supports your growth, come and join us on an exciting journey.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to join our Projects and Construction team at Lake MacLeod on a on an initial 6-month maximum term contract, with the potential for a further 6-month extension subject to project requirements and approvals. Reporting to the Construction & Shutdown Manager, you will provide onsite leadership and client-side supervision of construction works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, quality standards and environmental requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee contractors, coordinate construction activities and contribute to the successful delivery of key infrastructure projects across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of health, safety and environmental performance across all construction activities.
• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction works including earthworks, roads, drainage, culverts, levees, pads and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress against schedules and project deliverables.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Conduct site inspections and verify compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, operations, maintenance, engineering and other stakeholders.
• Review and monitor quality assurance requirements including inspections, testing and documentation.
• Manage non-conformances, defects, RFIs and technical queries through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, site activities, delays, variations and key project milestones.
• Support project completion, asset handover and close-out activities.

A full position description will be provided at the interview.

What We Are Looking For

To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills, attributes and experience:

• Demonstrated experience supervising construction works within mining, resources, infrastructure, road construction or earthworks environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction activities including earthworks, drainage, pavements and concrete works.
• Experience leading contractors and coordinating multiple work fronts in an operational environment.
• Sound understanding of construction quality systems and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction schedules.
• Current White Card and Australian C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project management systems.

Why Join Us

• An opportunity to contribute to a growing, respected WA-based mining company with a strong safety and team culture.
• Competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to both corporate and site-based operations.

We are excited about growing the Leichhardt team, we have a great team culture where we all look after each other. If this sounds like a journey you would like to be a part of, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia (without requiring sponsorship) to be considered for employment.

If you are a suitable candidate for this position, please click the Apply Now button and submit your application.

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately. We are not accepting agency candidates at this time.