Supervisor

Supervisor

Lead the delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects through effective supervision, safety leadership, and technical expertise.

The Opportunity

A State Government Department is seeking an experienced Supervisor to join their team on a temporary basis. This role plays a critical part in the planning, supervision, and delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects across the region.

You will provide leadership to office staff, field staff, and subcontractors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong supervisory experience, sound technical knowledge, and a commitment to workplace health and safety.

What’s On Offer

• Temporary role with a State Government Department
• Great hourly rate
• Varied role across construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects
• Opportunity to lead teams and influence project outcomes
• Travel opportunities across the region as part of project delivery

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through effective supervision and development of office staff, field staff, and subcontractors
• Providing supervisory services for construction, maintenance, and upgrade works delivered by the organisation
• Undertaking high-quality condition assessments and estimation services to support cost-effective project outcomes
• Preparing accurate estimates, quotations, tenders, project trade packages, material lists, and construction programs
• Coordinating and delivering condition assessment services, including building inspections and surveys
• Collecting samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials for laboratory testing in accordance with safety requirements
• Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment and ensuring compliance with WHS legislation and departmental policies
• Undertaking on-site WHS inspections, including plant and equipment checks
• Ensuring all job documentation includes appropriate risk assessments and safe work method statements
• Participating in and facilitating WHS audits under the direction of the Principal WHS Adviser
• Promoting WHS awareness and best practice among staff and contractors in collaboration with Regional WHS Advisors and WHS Managers

About You

You are an experienced construction supervisor who leads by example, prioritises safety, and delivers high-quality outcomes through effective team leadership.

You will bring:
• Construction industry–related trade qualification (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in construction, maintenance, or building works
• Strong estimating, tendering, and project planning skills
• High level of computer literacy and ability to use relevant systems
• Current Workplace Health & Safety General Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, safety management systems, and risk assessment processes
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as required, including overnight stays and regional travel
• Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Willingness to travel by road and, when required, by light aircraft

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Meagan on 07 4034 5000.

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane, we specialise in professional, administration, engineering, and industrial recruitment. We provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions across commercial and government sectors.

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