Overview
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Initial 9-12 Month Contract with ASX Top 50 Heavy Industry Leader. Hourly rate contract opportunity – up to $90 per hour. Wollongong location. Two Construction Coordinators are sought to join a major capital project. These roles are offered as initial 9-12 month contracts, with the possibility of extension, and are critical in supporting site-based construction activities.
Details
* Start Date: As soon as possible
* Contract Duration: 9-12 months
* Location: Wollongong
* Salary/Rate: Up to $90 per hour, dependent on experience
Responsibilities
* Provide safety and environmental leadership, ensuring compliance with site safety standards, statutory obligations, and management plans.
* Oversee site access, contractor approvals, and work pack authorization to ensure seamless and safe execution of construction activities.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes across refractory, scaffolding, heavy crane lifts, civil works, and off-site overhauls.
* Coordinate area-based construction activities, ensuring alignment with project schedules and deliverables.
* Conduct progress tracking, validate contractor resources, and coordinate interactions with operations and other service providers.
* Support commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and resource allocation to meet operational performance criteria.
About You / Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience coordinating site works for capital projects or maintenance activities in heavy industry.
* Proven expertise in the safe delivery of large-scale capital projects (>$100m).
* Strong technical knowledge of blast furnace operations, plant equipment, and construction standards.
* Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, ensure safety compliance, and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
* Proficiency in project scheduling tools and systems such as Aconex, MS Office Suite, and SAP.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on safety, leadership, and collaboration.
Additional Details
* Start Date: As soon as possible
* Contract Duration: 9-12 months
* Location: Wollongong
* Client: ASX Top 50 Heavy Industry Organisation
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