Sandvik Mining
Contract Supervisor – Rock Tools – Carrapateena Mine, South Australia
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Contract Supervisor to oversee contractual activities on-site, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery aligned with contractual obligations and site requirements.
In this role, you’ll act as the primary point of contact between site operations and external service providers. You’ll be responsible for ensuring contractor compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across multiple departments, including maintenance, construction, and site services.
This is a full-time position on an 8/6 roster.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of contractors within a designated area.
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and ensure service delivery excellence.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to benefit both internal teams and customers.
Conduct regular site inspections to uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align contractor services with operational priorities.
Support contract mobilization, onboarding, and renewal processes.
Acting as the key liaison between site operations and external service providers.
Partner with the Rock Tools EHS Manager to drive EHS initiatives, training, and customer-specific compliance requirements.
Your profile
Proven experience in a supervisory or coordination role, ideally within the mining or industrial sectors.
Strong knowledge of contractor compliance, performance management, and EHS standards.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
A solid understanding of rock tools and mining operations (highly desirable).
Ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure and manage multiple projects effectively.
Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
What we offer
Generous Superannuation contributions, above the industry standard.
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
Employee Referral program, earning up to $5,000 per successful referral
Short term Incentive Bonus to realize your achievements and dedication to the company’s goals.
Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.
Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements, work from the comfort of your own home up 40% of the work week with flexible start and finish times
Who we are
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, and technical solutions tailored to the mining and infrastructure industries. As a business area within the Sandvik group, we are proud to be part of the 41,000 employees spread across more than 170 countries globally.
Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions and 90% circularity by 2030.
We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.
How to apply
Click ‘Quick Apply’ on Seek or head to our careers page
For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Zelda Fowkes, .
Applications close: 27 February 2026, or prior if ideal candidate selected.
