Senior Track SupervisorRoster: Monday to Friday + Project-Based Flexibility Location: Perth/Pilbara Region, WA (Perth-based with site travel as required) Employment Type: Full time
About the role

Step into Leadership with Purpose
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Track Supervisor or Superintendent ready to take the next step in their career — someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and is eager to be mentored into a future superintendent position.
You’ll work closely alongside one of our respected Superintendents, gaining critical exposure to planning, execution, leadership strategy, and client interfacing.
This is more than a job — it’s a succession opportunity designed for someone with proven skills and the drive to grow into a key leadership role within our business.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience leading rail renewal or construction projects
• Confident and capable of managing large crews and multi-discipline teams
• Strong communicator with an eye for detail, safety, and quality
• Current Cert III in Rail Infrastructure and Adjust Rail certification
• Full C Class Licence (or higher)
• Able to pass a Rail Cat 1 Medical and D&A testing
• Familiarity with BHP/Rio Tinto/Roy Hill rail networks (highly regarded)
• Frontline Leadership or similar qualifications (desirable)

Duties & responsibilities

• Shadow and support the current Superintendent in day-to-day leadership and planning activities.
• Oversee field teams of up to 100 personnel across renewals and maintenance works.
• Coordinate a range of works including turnout construction, plainline renewals, flashbutt welding, de-stress testing, and track resurfacing.
• Drive safety-first practices and ensure compliance with all client and industry standards.
• Develop and execute worksite plans, liaising with engineers, planners, and shutdown coordinators.
• Mentor junior supervisors and set the tone for a positive, productive, and safety-focused team culture.

Benefits

• Be personally mentored by a respected industry leader
• Work with one of Australia’s most trusted rail service providers
• Long-term development opportunity into a full-time Superintendent position
• Competitive pay and conditions with project flexibility
• Great team culture with a focus on safety and people

About the company
Cat5 Rail is a 100% Australian-owned family business with over 16 years of experience delivering high-quality rail services in the Pilbara region. This long-standing local presence ensures deep knowledge of the region’s unique requirements and challenges and provides our clients with a reliable and trusted partner. We ensure our team of valued employees deliver the highest quality work, safely and on time by supporting them with one of the largest specialist rail plant fleets in the country, along with state-of-the-art workshop facilities in Port Hedland and Perth.

How to apply
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