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Senior Supervisor
Mount Isa
Boasting a rich fossil history in the backyard and Australia’s first and only underground hospital, live, work, play in the oasis of the outback – Mt Isa.
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a Senior Supervisor to effectively manage and coordinate project planning and delivery activities in order to maximise project profitability and ensure client satisfaction. The position supervises various office staff, field staff and contractors who perform a range of project planning, product delivery, contract supervision and client liaison activities.
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Flexible full-time |
Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
Classification | OO7 |
Workplace Location | North West Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/559986/24 |
Closing date | 13-May-2024 |
Job duration | |
Contact person | Timothy O'Sullivan |
Contact details | Ph: (07) 4437 2501 Access the National Relay Service |
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About the role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing exceptional project planning.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning and delivering projects through the efficient supervision and development of office staff, field staff and subcontractors and the effective management of resources such as plant and equipment, depots and motor vehicles.
- Monitoring and reviewing project standards using effective work order management techniques that monitor and report to stakeholders on the status and quality of service, project delivery and expenditure, and achieve compliance with industry best practice and agreed cost and time parameters.
- Managing regional resources to effectively deliver construction, maintenance and upgrade projects ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and practices.
- Providing a high level of supervisory services in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
- Provide operational contract supervisory services in respect to construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients through effective and regular communication, sound negotiation and the achievement of program outcomes which meet client expectations.
- Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity, anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.
- Promoting QBuild products and services to existing and prospective clients through regular meetings and established forums and identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging trends in asset management.
- Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.
- Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
- While not mandatory, a construction industry-related trade qualification is highly desirable.
Please note: Travel may be an integral activity for this role (or as negotiated). The majority of this will be road travel, and there may also be occasions where you will be required to travel by (light) aircraft.
How do I to apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
- resume
- cover letter: Applicants must provide a minimum 2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience
If you have any questions about the position/your application please contact Timothy O'Sullivan, Operations Manager, (07)4437 2501, or email Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/559986/24
Closing Date: Monday, 13th May 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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Documents
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