(Full-time | Local role | Home every night)
KAEFER Integrated Services is seeking an experienced Scaffolding – Scoper / Inspector to join our team at a flagship gold and copper operation in Orange, NSW. With a 35+ year reserve life, cutting‑edge infrastructure and significant growth underway, this role provides long-term stability and the opportunity to support one of Australia's most technically advanced mining operations.
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Role Details
* Roster: 5/2
* Location: Must be local to the Orange region (within 1 hour's drive)
* Employment Type: Full Time
* Reporting to: Regional Manager
* Home every night – excellent work-life balance
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Who We're Looking For
The Scaffolding – Scoper / Inspector plays a critical governance, assurance, and planning role that underpins safe scaffold execution and operational efficiency.
This position acts as the central control point for scaffold demand across the site—scoping, planning, inspecting, validating, and documenting all scaffolding activities to ensure compliance, safety, and availability.
You will provide technical oversight, ensure all scaffolds meet statutory and client requirements, and maintain robust documentation to support maintenance, shutdown, and project execution.
This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring strong technical knowledge, disciplined governance, and effective communication with stakeholders across operations, engineering, planning, and execution teams.
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Key Responsibilities
Work Coordination & Demand Control
* Act as the single point of control for scaffold requests, ensuring correct scoping, prioritisation, and scheduling.
* Maintain scaffold registers and request systems (e.g., KSMS/CMMS) for full visibility of scaffold lifecycle and utilisation.
* Prevent reactive or duplicated scaffolds through structured planning and coordination.
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Technical Inspection & Compliance Assurance
* Conduct scaffold inspections in line with KAEFER procedures and AS/NZS 1576 & 4576.
* Complete tagging, handovers, and re-inspections, including post-weather/event checks.
* Identify non-conformances, issue NCRs, and track corrective actions
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Lifecycle Governance of Scaffolds
* Revalidate scaffolds at required intervals (minimum 28 days or per client requirements).
* Ensure all modifications and updates are documented in KSMS, including photos, GPS, load class and gear lists.
* Maintain robust records supporting audits, investigations, and assurance.
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Engineering & Operations Interface
* Review scaffold designs to ensure alignment with scope and operational requirements before execution.
* Collaborate with Engineering for complex or load-bearing scaffolds.
* Support Supervisors and crews by interpreting drawings, tie patterns, bracing requirements, and load classifications.
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Documentation, Reporting & Assurance
* Maintain complete inspection, compliance, and handover records.
* Generate scaffold status reports and utilisation data for audits and planning.
* Provide accurate technical data for shutdown preparation and continuous improvement.
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Resource & Material Control
* Work with yard operations to forecast and manage scaffold material requirements.
* Monitor material condition and ensure non-compliant items are quarantined.
* Support efficient scaffold turnaround and minimise loss/damage.
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What You'll Bring
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience in scaffolding, inspection, planning or a supervisory role within mining, construction, or heavy industry.
* Strong technical knowledge of scaffolding systems, standards, and inspection requirements.
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, engineered designs and compliance documentation.
* Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail with a strong commitment to compliance and safety.
* Confidence working with clients, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
* A proactive attitude and a safety-first mindset.
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Required Licences & Qualifications
* Current High Risk Work Licence – Scaffolding (Intermediate or Advanced preferred)
* White Card
* Demonstrated scaffolding or inspection experience in mining or similar heavy industry
* Valid driver's licence
* Ability to pass site medical and compliance requirements
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Why KAEFER?
* Competitive remuneration
* Long-term project at a world-class mining operation
* Supportive, team-oriented working environment with strong leadership
* Access to employee benefits and professional development pathways
* Part of a global organisation with over 30,000 employees
* Stability, consistency, and a respected brand across mining and industrial services
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If you're an experienced scaffolding professional with strong technical, planning, and compliance capability—and looking for long-term stability with a global leader—we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now – Please submit your application through our online system.
(Email applications cannot be accepted.)
KAEFER Integrated Services is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and Indigenous Australians to apply.