Crane Coordinator/Supervisor
- Coordinate and supervise crane and lifting operations, including lift planning, approvals and integration with construction schedules.
- Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks, maintain safe work systems, and manage labour, plant and equipment across allocated work areas.
- Lead and mentor the team, monitor productivity and maintain two-week look-ahead schedules to support safe, timely project delivery.
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Coordinate and supervise crane and lifting operations on a major Defence naval infrastructure project at Osborne, SA, and lead your own team.
Job Description
Benefits
- Own crane coordination across a major Defence project
- Long-term project with a strong pipeline of future opportunities
- Access to financial benefits, including salary packaging options
Project Information
ACCIONA is delivering enabling works for Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. The works support the future Submarine Construction Yard, one of Australia’s largest defence projects. They include civil works such as drainage, excavation, pavements and concrete. This is a long-term project with a strong pipeline of future opportunities.
About the Opportunity
As Crane Coordinator/Supervisor, you will own the safe, efficient and compliant coordination of all crane and lifting operations on the ANI enabling works at Osborne. You will coordinate lift plans through approval and implementation, fit crane work into schedules and work fronts, and run daily pre-starts and toolbox talks. You will deploy labour, plant and equipment across your work areas, keep two-week look-ahead schedules, and lead and mentor your team. This role puts you at the centre of safe delivery on one of Australia’s largest defence infrastructure projects.
Due to Defence security requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
- Coordinate and oversee crane operations, including lift planning and approvals
- Integrate crane activities safely into construction schedules and work fronts
- Lead daily pre-starts and toolbox talks on hazards and controls
- Maintain safe systems of work and support environmental and quality processes
- Deploy labour, plant and equipment efficiently within allocated work areas
- Monitor productivity and keep two-week look-ahead schedules to deliver on time
- Lead and mentor your team and ensure works follow approved work packs
Required Skills and Competencies
- Current Australian driver’s licence and Construction White Card
- Relevant health and safety qualifications or certifications
- Experience supervising crane and lifting on major civil projects
- Strong knowledge of lift planning and safe lifting practices
- Desirable: High Risk Work Licence (C0/C1), CICA Lift Supervisor Course
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
Apply now with your current resume to coordinate cranes on the ANI project.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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