Earthworks Supervisor

  • 497823
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Full Time
  • Closing on: 20 Sep 2026
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About BMD

BMD is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence.

Over a 45-year history, BMD has grown to become a $2.4 billion operation, now sharing our expertise internationally in the UK, the Philippines and the USA.

About the Project
The Tram to Springvale Alliance (TSA), made up of BMD Constructions, CPB Contractors and Arup, is delivering the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads. The works include new express lanes, upgraded noise walls, and revitalised areas of the Koonung Creek Linear Park.

The project is being delivered under an Alliance Contract with Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), forming a single, collaborative team.

As part of the North East Link Program (NELP), the upgrade will improve safety and efficiency for over 135,000 daily vehicles, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and reduce traffic across the Yarra River by 50,000 vehicles per day.

We’re completing the link together and bringing it home for our community.

The Role

As Earthworks Supervisor, you will lead day‑to‑day field operations across bulk earthworks, road formations, and general civil construction. You will work closely with engineers and project leaders to deliver high‑quality outcomes safely, efficiently, and in line with project targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate earthworks crews, subcontractors, machinery and materials
  • Oversee bulk and detailed earthworks, cut/fill operations, subgrade prep and formation works
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and support planning and sequencing of works
  • Conduct daily pre‑starts, toolbox talks and site inspections
  • Maintain accurate site records and support reporting requirements
  • Foster a strong team culture focused on collaboration, safety and performance

About You

  • Experience supervising earthworks on civil infrastructure projects
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate plant, crews and subcontractors in a fast‑paced environment
  • Clear commitment to safety and proactive risk management
  • Relevant licences/tickets including White Card (additional supervision quals desirable)

What We Offer

  • Be part of a nationally respected contractor with a strong local presence
  • Benefit from job security, competitive salary, and long-term project pipeline
  • Clear career progression and ongoing professional development
  • Collaborate with top-tier delivery partners in a high-impact alliance
  • Contribute to a legacy project shaping Melbourne’s future
  • Be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
  • Access wellness programs, strong work-life balance initiatives, paid parental leave, retail discounts, industry training and memberships & more

Apply Now

Join BMD and help deliver a landmark Victorian project. Submit your application or reach out for a confidential discussion.

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global

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