Foreperson

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation and Black Dog Institute, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

Our Northern Region Construction team are now seeking a Foreperson to support the DP World Automated Stacking Crane (ASC) Module Expansion project at the Port of Brisbane. This position will be based a permanent site-based opportunity. The project involves the construction of four new ASC modules, extending the current operational area and incorporating design improvements from previous installation phases. Accompanying these modules will be four prefabricated, demountable buildings—including an HV Switch room, IT Building, HV & LV Kiosks, and an Amenities Building—each fully serviced and integrated into the site. In addition, the project includes significant earthworks, construction of concrete pavements and FRP, drainage works, gravel pavements, and asphalt pavements designed for high-load port operations.

As an experienced civil construction professional, you will have demonstrated experience delivering mid to large-scale projects, with a strong background supervising earthwork, pavements (both flexible and rigid), drainage, concrete works, and associated electrical infrastructure.

How will you connect to the role?

• Have experience in delivering works in a busy, live operating environment that requires an elevated level of planning, co-ordination, and adaptability.

• Be a highly capable at interface management, resource co-ordination and can build strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders, whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment.
• Be resilient, adaptable and someone who is comfortable making decisions and taking initiative.
• Be a resolute leader, and one who priorities safety for all, you will commit to high productivity and ensure that project planning, resources, budgets, and timelines are on successfully met.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, motivated, and proactive individual who is eager to learn and join a growing business with a clear career progression pathway. A valid driver’s licence is essential, along with the flexibility to work nightshift.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.