Contract Manager

07th September, 2026

Breight Group is currently seeking an experienced Contract Manager on a full-time basis to join our dynamic Access Team in a leadership position.

This role will have its main focus on operations and client relationship development. The applicant should also be a strong safety leader in both process and personal safety with a risk-based mind-set. You should be a strategic thinker with good business and commercial acumen & the ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shutdown planning, mobilisation, execution, and demobilisation activities.
• Ensure shutdown readiness through effective planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor requirements.
• Deliver shutdowns safely while achieving productivity, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Monitor progress and critical path activities, implementing recovery plans where required.
• Lead and develop Superintendents, Coordinators, Supervisors, and site leadership teams.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About you:

• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale shutdowns, maintenance programs, or major projects in Australia.
• 7+ years' experience in senior leadership roles within the mining and resources sector.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary access operational teams across multiple work sites.
• Strong knowledge of shutdown planning, scheduling, mobilisation, execution, and close-out.
• Proven experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• A sound understanding of HSEQ, QA/QC, and risk management systems.
• Mechanical and/or Rope Access experience & qualifications is advantageous

If you're organised, proactive, and ready to be the go-to person on site, we’d love to hear from you!

What's In It For You? ✔ Competitive remuneration ✔ Ongoing leadership opportunities or flexible project work
✔ Secure pipeline of work with Tier 1 mining clients
✔ Genuine career progression into senior operational leadership
✔ Ongoing professional development and technical mentoring
✔ Work alongside Australia's best Scaffolding and Rope Access professionals
✔ Join a company that invests in its people and promotes from within

Next Steps: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.

For more information, reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@breight.com.

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