AddressAbout Inland Rail
Inland Rail is a once-in-a-generation project that will complete the backbone of Australia's freight rail network. It will enhance supply chains by providing a transit time of 24 hours or less for freight trains between Melbourne and Brisbane. Inland Rail will connect regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland to markets more efficiently, drive substantial cost savings for producers and consumers, and deliver significant economic benefits. Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world.
About the opportunity
As the Construction Supervisor you will work under the leadership of the Inland Rail Project Management Team in undertaking construction supervision and field verification support activities in order successfully execute the relevant project in line with Project Schedule, Budget, Safety and Risk targets. As the key client interface at the worksite, this role will provide safety, environmental and quality assurance oversight, supervision, and field verification of the contractor delivery activities for the relevant project. This is a site-based role working on a 2:1 roster with options of DIDO or FIFO into Wagga Wagga.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Visibly promote Inland Rail safety values, leading by example.
- Assist Inland Rail Project Management Team in the review, acceptance and implementation of all Workplace Health and Safety Documentation for the project.
- Work collaboratively with the Contractor, and the Inland Rail Project Management Team to develop and maintain a strong safety culture, with open communication and reporting of issues.
- Assist the Possessions Manager to complete Activity Planning and Sequencing with nominated contractor.
- Assist the Engineering & Design Manager to undertake constructability review with engineering and contractors (safety in design, temporary work requirements)
- Assist the Delivery Team to identify construction methodologies that provide Inland Rail with the best value and reduced construction time and cost.
- Assist the Inland Rail Project Management Team to interface with Inland Rail & ARTC resources to ensure all material deliveries are completed on time, for all material free issued by Inland Rail.
- Assist the Inland Rail Project Management Team to review and manage project schedules to identify progress, lead times and project sequences with contractor.
- Assist the Inland Rail Project Management Team in monitoring construction productivity via schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance, assist in producing recovery plans with contractor where required and reviewing resourcing.
- Provide weekly progress reporting to assist with the assessment and approval of contractor's progress claims.
About you
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Relative qualification with significant relevant experience working on Major Projects.
- Experience in engineering maintenance, construction or project management of track, civil and/or structures.
- Knowledge of or an awareness of work health and safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation.
- Experience in the administration and management of delivery of capital works projects.
- Ability to work in an organised, well-ordered manner.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skill and presentation skills
- Highly developed problem resolution and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen.
- Driver's license - Class C.
What you'll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
- Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.
Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: Thursday 20th June 2024.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.
