Plant Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Plant Coordinator for a significant earthworks infrastructure project based in Shelly Beach, Queensland. This role involves overseeing a broad range of civil plant and machinery to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient project execution. You will be responsible for the coordination, servicing, maintenance, and compliance of a large plant fleet supporting major earthmoving activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilisation and deployment of plant and heavy equipment across the site.
• Collaborate with site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors to guarantee equipment availability.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance, servicing, and repairs to reduce downtime.
• Monitor equipment usage to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of plant inspections, compliance, and operational documentation.
• Manage responses to equipment breakdowns and liaise with maintenance providers.
• Ensure plant inductions, registrations, and statutory compliance are current.
• Support procurement and hiring processes for additional equipment when necessary.
• Coordinate closely with logistics and project teams to facilitate construction operations.
• Ensure all machinery operates within strict safety and environmental guidelines.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating plant and heavy machinery within civil construction or earthworks.
• Familiarity with earthmoving equipment such as excavators, dozers, graders, rollers, loaders, and articulated dump trucks.
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Proficient computer skills, ideally with experience using plant management or maintenance software.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety regulations related to plant and equipment.
• Previous involvement in major civil infrastructure, mining, or earthworks projects is highly advantageous.

Employment Details and Benefits

• FIFO rostering on a 2 weeks on, 1 week off basis.
• 30% additional remuneration uplift for FIFO work.
• Return flights to and from the FIFO site provided.
• Fully maintained accommodation and all meals supplied onsite.
• A stable, long-term position on a flagship civil infrastructure project.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for continuous professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with one of Australia’s leading civil contractors.

Additional Information

Joining this project means contributing to one of Australia’s largest earthworks ventures, ensuring heavy plant and equipment resources are efficiently managed to maintain project timelines and safety standards. Symal fosters a workplace culture embracing problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration. The company prioritizes career pathways, wellness, social engagement, and diversity including initiatives supporting women, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applicants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, including veterans and Indigenous people, are encouraged to apply.