Project Supervisor Coatings & Structural Integrity

Project Supervisor - Coatings & Structural Integrity

• Lead high-impact coatings and structural integrity team in a critical export terminal
• Champion safety and team performance in a dynamic environment
• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle near the Whitsundays with relocation support

For more than 40 years, Abbot Point Terminal has demonstrated its commitment to safety, efficiency, responsibility, and partnership with the local community.

APO has been contracted by North Queensland Export Terminal to manage operations at the Port of Abbot Point—Australia’s northernmost coal port—located 25 kilometres north of Bowen, between Townsville and Mackay, serving as the gateway to the Whitsundays.

At Abbot Point Operations (APO), we are delivering an ambitious program of coatings and structural integrity works to ensure the long-term performance and efficiency of the terminal, a nationally significant export gateway on the doorstep of the Whitsundays.

We are seeking an experienced Project Supervisor to take ownership of on-site execution for assigned corrosion protection and structural integrity works and projects. You will be the go-to leader on the ground, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

What You will Do:

• Lead the on-site delivery of works, ensuring all works align with APO policies, procedures, and scope.

• Champion safety-first behaviours, drive quality standards, and maintain project efficiency.

• Provide technical input on constructability and contribute to planning and documentation reviews.

• Give clear direction on tasks—outlining context, purpose, and expectations for every activity.

• Maintain accurate project records, photos, and site diaries while supporting project reporting and communication.

• Foster strong, respectful relationships with APO teams and external contractors.

What We are Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience supervising coatings, structural integrity, and construction activities in an industrial or heavy industry environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, direct, and support both employees and contractors.

• Proven commitment to safety and quality, with a track record in behavioural safety leadership.

• Knowledge of construction documentation, QA processes, risk management, and compliance.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Why Join Us?

• Play a hands-on role in delivering high-value capital works at a nationally significant export terminal.

• Live in a vibrant coastal community with the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, and tropical islands at your doorstep.

• Enjoy an attractive salary, benefits, and performance incentives.

• We will help you and your family settle in with comprehensive relocation assistance.

• Build your technical and leadership capability within a supportive, safety-driven workplace.

• Thrive in a role that offers challenging, rewarding work without sacrificing your lifestyle.

• Excellent work/life balance near the stunning Whitsundays!

Opportunities to lead capital delivery on this scale, in a location this stunning, are rare. If you are ready to take the next step in your construction leadership career, now is the time!

 APPLY NOW and be part of a team shaping the future of capital projects at APO.

 Applications close: Monday 31st August 2026