Location: Mt Isa, QLD (with project travel)
About Us
MCA Engineering is a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions and expert advice to the minerals and construction sectors across Australia. With a focus on excellence, we pride ourselves on building success through the experience, knowledge, and skills of our dedicated team. Our expertise spans mining, industrial, and construction sectors, where we’ve delivered a range of complex, challenging projects—big and small.
At MCA, we’re committed to safety, quality, environment and continual improvement, providing our clients with industry-leading services backed by a dedicated team of professionals.
The Role
MCA Engineering is seeking an experienced hands on Civil and SMP Supervisors to lead and actively participate in civil, structural and mechanical works across mining and industrial projects. This is a working supervisor role — you will be expected to lead from the front, actively support your crew on the tools when required, and ensure high-quality delivery across all stages of work.
Based out of Mt Isa, QLD, this role will require regular travel to projects across Northwest Queensland, supporting both surface and underground works. The roster is project dependant. Ideally you are local to Mt Isa, FIFO is also considered.
If you’re a hands-on leader who can balance supervision with practical delivery and has strong technical knowledge in Civil and SMP works — this is a great opportunity to join a respected and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and work along side teams across SMP and Civil scopes
- Actively participate in site works while supervising daily activities
- Coordinate daily site activities to meet project timelines and budgets
- Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with specifications
- Drive strong WHS compliance and lead by example on the tools and on site
- Oversee quality control, inspections, and reporting
- Mentor tradespeople and apprentices to build a high-performing team
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients
About You
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Trade qualified or previous hands-on industry experience
- Supervisor ticket (G1, G8 or G9) or equivalent
- Strong hands on experience across Civil, or SMP construction works
- Previous supervisory experience in mining, construction or heavy industry
- Underground mining experience highly regarded
- Strong leadership with a practical “lead from the front” mindset.
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Additional tickets (confined space, working at heights, operator, non slew crane) advantageous
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing
What We Offer
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Full-time role
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work across diverse and challenging projects
- Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
- Long-term career progression within a growing company
You can send your cover letter and resume through to our recruitment team [email protected] or hit the “Apply Now” button.
Please visit our company website for more information
