Early works for Cressbrook Dam are underway with construction activities progressing on site as the project ramps up resources and full delivery in mid 2026. Project allowances and other conditions apply.

With mobilisation now commencing, we are seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor to lead the Earthworks team, overseeing field construction across multiple work areas. You will plan, coordinate and supervise activities to ensure delivery to the highest standard, safely and on time.

About the role:

• Supervising bulk earthworks activities across multiple work fronts
• Managing crews, subcontractors and heavy plant on a live dam site
• Leading safety through pre-starts, toolbox talks and site inspections
• Working with engineers to plan, sequence and resource daily works
• Tracking productivity, costs and site records using tablet-based systems

Skills and experience required:

• Strong experience supervising earthworks on civil infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews, plant and subcontractors
• Solid understanding of WHS requirements in high-risk environments
• Ability to read drawings, plans and construction programs
• Confident communicator who can lead diverse site teams

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Salary continuance insurance support
• Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews to ensure fair and equitable pay.
• An employee share program, offering the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business.
• Workplace banking benefits and financial wellbeing support to help manage your finances with confidence.
• Purchased leave options, allowing you to increase your annual leave when life demands greater flexibility.
• Travel benefits through preferred suppliers, including accommodation and car hire savings.
• Lifestyle, fitness and wellness offers that support a healthy balance inside and outside of work.
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential access to professional counselling services.
• Leadership development programs designed to build capability at every career stage.
• Employee recognition and awards programs that acknowledge individual and team.

About the project

The Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project is a major dam safety and flood resilience upgrade delivering complex works to critical water infrastructure in the Toowoomba Region. Seymour Whyte, in alliance with SMEC and Toowoomba Regional Council, has been selected to help deliver this flagship project, bringing together construction delivery, engineering expertise and collaborative project leadership on one of Queensland’s most significant local government-led dam upgrades.

The scope includes spillway widening, dam crest raising, berm and spillway re-profiling, right-hand wall strengthening, plunge pool widening and deepening, flip bucket extension, instrumentation upgrades and associated enabling works. It is a rare opportunity to join Seymour Whyte on a technically challenging, high-profile project with major civil, structural, hydraulic and dam safety interfaces, and real long-term community impact

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

Reference code: 494729 

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.