13th May, 2026
Due to continued growth under our Rio Tinto contract, Breight Group is seeking experienced and motivated Rope Access Supervisors to join our team.
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing business delivering rope access shutdown and maintenance services to Rio Tinto. We are looking for hands-on Supervisors who are passionate about safety, productivity, team culture, and delivering operational excellence.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Current IRATA qualification
- Previous experience leading Rope Access crews within shutdown or maintenance environments
- Strong commitment to safety leadership and operational standards
- Ability to manage crews, productivity, and changing operational priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within Tier 1 mining environments highly regarded
- Rio Tinto experience beneficial
- Positive attitude and strong team-focused approach
Key Responsibilities - Lead and supervise Rope Access crews across shutdown and maintenance works
- Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site and IRATA requirements
- Coordinate daily work activities, task planning, and workforce productivity
- Conduct pre-starts, toolbox meetings, and site safety interactions
- Monitor progress and communicate updates to Superintendents and operational teams
- Mentor and support Rope Access Technicians to build capability and team culture
- Ensure accurate completion of reporting, timesheets, and operational documentation
Why Join Breight Group?
A Team You Can Rely On: At Breight Group, we back our people. Our culture is built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and safety, ensuring you are supported to succeed.
Growth You Can See: We are committed to developing our people through leadership opportunities, mentoring, operational exposure, and long-term career pathways.
Be Part of a Growing Business: Founded close to 20 years ago, Breight Group has grown from a small scaffolding crew into a leading maintenance and shutdown provider specialising in Rope Access, Scaffolding, and Mechanical services across Australia.
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Reach out to us are
recruitment@breight.com if you would like to find out more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from different backgrounds
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