(Full-time | Local role | Home every night)
KAEFER Integrated Services is currently recruiting an experienced Scaffold Supervisor to join our team at a flagship gold and copper operation located in Orange, NSW. With a 35+ year reserve life, cutting-edge infrastructure and major expansion projects underway, this offers a long-term stability and the chance to work at one of Australia's most technically advanced mining operations.
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
Who We're Looking For
As the Scaffold Supervisor, you will lead a high-performing scaffolding team and ensure all scaffolding activities across site are planned, executed safely, efficiently, and in line with KAEFER standards, including client requirements, and WHS legislation. You will play a key role in daily planning, coordination, and compliance across maintenance and construction scopes.
This is a hands-on leadership role involving daily coordination, risk/safety management, inspections, client engagement, and quality oversight across maintenance and project scopes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of scaffolders across maintenance, shutdown and project scopes.
* Ensure all scaffolding operations comply with WHS, Australian Standards and KAEFER procedures.
* Plan and coordinate daily work schedules, job allocations, and resourcing requirements.
* Oversee the delivery, installation, modification, and dismantling of scaffolding structures.
* Conduct daily site and safety inspections, identifying and addressing hazards or compliance issues.
* Monitor scaffolding equipment and consumables; manage stock levels and requisitions.
* Ensure correct scaffold tagging, handover certificates, and compliance documentation.
* Review, interpret and communicate scaffolding plans, drawings, and engineered designs.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth, timely project delivery.
* Contribute to estimating and job planning by assessing scope, materials, and labour requirements.
* Maintain accurate records including JHAs, SWMS, inspection sheets and daily progress reports.
* Coach and support developing scaffolders, encouraging a strong safety and performance culture.
* Drive continuous improvement across safety, efficiency and quality.
* Uphold KAEFER's safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a Scaffold Supervisor or leading scaffolder role within mining, construction, or heavy industry.
* Strong technical knowledge of scaffolding systems, design concepts, safe erection/dismantling principles and WHS requirements.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and guide a diverse team.
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, work instructions and engineering requirements.
* Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
* Confidence liaising with clients and subcontractors.
* Strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and commitment to quality workmanship with a proactive attitude.
Required Licences & Qualifications
* Current High Risk Work Licence – Scaffolding (Advanced preferred)
* White Card
* Demonstrated scaffolding experience in mining or similar heavy industry.
* Valid driver's licence.
* Ability to pass site medicals & compliance requirements.
Why KAEFER?
* Competitive remuneration.
* Long-term project at a world‑class mining operation.
* Supportive, team‑focused work environment with strong leadership.
* Access to employee benefits and development pathways.
* Be part of a global organisation with over 30,000 employees worldwide.
* Stability, consistency and a respected brand in the mining and industrial services sector.
If you're an experienced Scaffold Supervisor looking for stability, strong career pathways, and the opportunity to work at one of NSW's premier mining sites, 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.
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