Job Details

  • 4 December 2025

  • South Plympton, Adelaide, Australia

  • AU$56 - AU$57 per hour

Reference Number

200053110

Specialism

Building and Construction

Consultant Name

Emily Thomas

Civil Foreman – Short-Term Project (Immediate Start – Feb 2026)

Civil Foreman - Short-Term Project (Immediate Start - Feb 2026)
Location: South Plympton, SA
Pay Rate: $56.93 p/h + overtime
Hours: Casual | 38 hours per week + OT as required

We are seeking an experienced Civil Foreman for a short-term assignment delivering excavation works as part of a school building upgrade project at a private school in South Plympton. Works include bulk excavation with a strong focus on detailed excavation.

This project commences immediately and runs until approximately February 2026.
Please note: the site will close over the Christmas period.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Oversee and coordinate daily civil and excavation activities

  • Lead and support a small onsite crew

  • Operate machinery as required (detailed excavation focus)

  • Read and interpret civil, structural, and construction plans

  • Liaise with site leadership and subcontractors

  • Ensure a safe, compliant work environment

What You Need

  • HR Truck Licence

  • Excavator Licence/Operating Ticket

  • Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings

  • Previous Civil Foreman or Leading Hand experience

  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)

  • National Police Check

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to start immediately

Benefits

  • Excellent hourly rate

  • 38+ hours per week + overtime

  • Local South Plympton project - no long travel

  • Work with a reputable civil contractor on a meaningful school upgrade

If this sounds like your next role, we would like to hear from you. Please click "APPLY" now and an FHR consultant will be in touch.

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