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Job no: 496913
Work type: Permanent – Full-Time
Location: Cairns
Categories: Project Supervisors
- Local Weipa role or FIFO from Cairns
- Majority Aboriginal owned and managed company
- Site Supervisors encouraged to apply
In this site‑based leadership role, you’ll empower teams, strengthen project delivery, and actively contribute to the ongoing growth of our national organisation.
THE ROLE
- Manage on-site works of projects from initial site set up to completion
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements
- Oversee the project site, plant & equipment are maintained and in working order
- Effective cost control and running of projects to meet project deadlines and budgets
- Coordinate direct labour, labour-hire and subcontractors
- Liaise with Supervisors to ensure the efficient and appropriate delegation of work activities
- Complete project progress reporting and weekly meetings
- Provide advice on any technical, trade or engineering issues (if applicable)
- Drive problem-solving and lead in developing innovative solutions
ABOUT YOU
- Previous experience in construction projects
- Experienced in site safety practices with the capability to guide and influence teams toward zero‑harm outcomes
- Composed team player with effective negotiation and influencing skills, committed to project success
- Frontline management experience on remote work sites
- Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
- Communication skills and previous leadership experience
- Competent with basic software, including Word and Excel; experience with MS Project is an advantage
- Current Driving Licence
- Expertise in site management and delivery, budgeting, stakeholder and subcontractor management, documentation and approvals
LIFE AT DDR
- Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
- Company paid parental leave
- Employee referral programs up to $2000
- Salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Novated lease options
- Discounted health and wellbeing services
- First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly recommended to apply.
ABOUT US
DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining and Infrastructure.
DDR Australia is committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of indigenous culture.
Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
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