About Keller Australia
Keller Australia is the nation's leader in geotechnical solutions and a proud part of Keller, the world’s largest geotechnical engineering contractor. For over 60 years, we have delivered industry-leading foundations and ground improvement solutions across the building, construction, and mining sectors in Australia.
About the role
We are seeking a Site Project Coordinator or Graduate Engineer to join our team on an established mine remediation project near Teralba, NSW. Occasional site visits or trips to the Newcastle office may be required during project delays.
This role involves supporting the Senior Project Manager in running the site activities (being his eyes on the ground) and assisting him plan future work as required.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established project team, gain exposure to innovative remediation techniques, and support the team in ensuring the safe and successful completion of the project.
Successful candidates that show passion and driven to meet expectations may have the opportunity to assist on future piling, ground improvement and minefill grouting projects throughout the region.
This role is solely for the duration of this project; however, for the right person, there may be future opportunities available.
Key responsibilities (under the guidance of the Project Manager)
- Work alongside the project supervisor to achieve daily tasks, including pre-starting equipment
- Perform quality control testing on a daily basis.
- Meet all safety, construction, and technical requirements
- Regularly report on site activities to the Project Manager
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and subcontractors
- Oversee pump operations and ensure they are running smoothly
- Assist the site team with the daily flushing of the batch plant
- Maintain excel spreadsheets to track project progress, materials, and other key data
About you
Success in this role means being a committed team player, ready to contribute on-site and grow each day.
To be considered for this position, you will:
- Be keen to learn and collaborate with an established team
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Be interested in working in construction and eager to learn new things, in particular piling, ground engineering, grouting and concreting activities
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Show a commitment to safety and fostering a zero-harm environment
- Be capable of following project plans, managing quotes, and maintaining organised records using outlook and Excel skills
Why work with us
- Flexible working environment
- A commitment to learning and development
- Collaborative working environment
- Contribute directly to sustainability improvements in construction
- A global company with knowledge sharing by experts across the globe
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Fair employment practices and emphasis on promoting from within
- Above industry paid Parental Leave
- Exposure to innovative projects and the opportunity to move on to future projects
How to apply
Keller Australia is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We encourage applications from people of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQI+, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
We believe in hiring for potential. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you!
If you are ready to join Keller Australia, please complete the attached application form and submit your updated CV by hitting the 'apply' button.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a project coordinator?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
- Have you completed a qualification in civil engineering?