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Cairns
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Site Manager
Posted: 12 March
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Immediate StartPermanent PositionCompetitive SalarySite Supervisor Cape Tribulation!
Position Description: Site Supervisor - Cairns / Cape Tribulation
Role Title: Site Supervisor
Location: Cairns & Cape Tribulation Region, QLD
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 + Super
Reports To: Project Manager / Construction Manager
The CompanyOur client is a specialist ground engineering and geotechnical services provider delivering complex civil, marine, environmental, and remote‑area infrastructure projects across North Queensland. Known for solving technically challenging ground conditions, the business works on projects such as slope stabilisation, retaining structures, geotechnical drilling, soil improvement, foundations, and remote civil works.
The Role This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on field leadership, problem-solving on unique sites, working with both civil crews and geotechnical teams, and managing day-to-day site operations in diverse and challenging environments.
You will oversee activities such as drilling, anchoring, earthworks, ground stabilisation, foundation systems, and general civil construction. The position offers stable long-term work, strong leadership support, and the chance to work on technically interesting projects that make a real difference to community infrastructure and environmental resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Site Operations & Supervision
Lead and supervise daily site activities across geotechnical and civil projects.Coordinate labour, plant, subcontractors, and material deliveries.Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to technical daily pre-starts, toolbox meetings, and site briefings.Safety & Compliance
Champion WHS culture across site teams and subcontractors.Ensure compliance with environmental, cultural heritage, and site-specific requirements.Maintain accurate SWMS, permits, risk assessments, and safety incident reporting and corrective actions if required.Quality Assurance
Ensure works comply with engineering drawings, geotechnical instructions, and project inspections, monitor workmanship, and sign off on QA testing, verification records, and hold-point inspections.Stakeholder & Team Coordination
Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and environmental updates on progress, risks, and resourcing needs.Manage subcontractor performance, setting clear expectations and standards.Project Execution & Problem-Solving
Resolve onsite issues quickly and effectively, adapting to changing ground conditions or remote challenges.Support planning and sequencing to maintain program targets.Monitor plant performance, material usage, and site productivity. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
3+ years supervising civil, geotechnical, or ground engineering works.Strong understanding of ground works, earthworks, slope stabilisation, drilling, or foundation systems.Experience leading crews in remote or environmentally sensitive areas.Solid knowledge of WHS regulations and safety management practices.Valid driver's licence and ability to work across Far North Queensland. What's on Offer
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 + Super, depending on experience.Permanent, full-time position with long-term project continuity.Work on unique, technically interesting projects across the FNQ region.Supportive leadership with strong safety systems and training development opportunities into senior site leadership roles.Chance to work outdoors in diverse geotechnical and civil settings. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Safety performance and compliance across all site of completed works and adherence to technical delivery and productivity outcomes.CommunicationMorale How to Apply
Please submit your résumé outlining your experience in civil or geotechnical site supervision.
Contact: (Simon Graham / / )
Reference: Site Supervisor - Cairns / Cape Tribulation

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