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Senior Supervisor
Delivery; Qbuild; Public Works; Maryborough
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Senior Supervisor and provide a high level of supervision and support to QBuild staff and contractors performing a range of activities including project planning, product delivery, contract supervision and client management. Use your skills to maximise profitability and make sure our clients are satisfied.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | OO7 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/642043/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | to 30 June 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Ben Cozens |
| Contact details | Phone: 0461 320 543 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 administrative support.
Duties and skills involved:
- 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:
- Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
- While not mandatory, a construction industry-related trade qualification is highly desirable.
How do I 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 (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Ben Cozens via phone or email: 0461 320 543 or ben.cozens@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/642043/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025
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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