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Senior Supervisor
Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Thursday Island
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!
QBuild is expanding! Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a temporary Senior Supervisor for 10 months to 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 | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/604184/24 |
| Closing date | 12-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | 10 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Phillip Wenban |
| Contact details | Phone: 0411 791 180 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 management, ensuring client satisfaction, and maximizing project profitability.
Duties and skills involved:
- Planning and delivering projects through the supervision and development of office staff, field staff, and subcontractors, and managing resources such as plant and equipment, depots, and motor vehicles.
- Monitoring and reviewing project standards using work order management techniques, reporting to stakeholders on service quality, project delivery, and expenditure, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and agreed cost and time parameters.
- Managing regional resources to deliver construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and practices.
- Providing high-level supervisory services for the delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild, including operational contract supervision for major and complex projects.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients through regular communication, sound negotiation, and achieving program outcomes that meet client expectations.
- Promoting QBuild products and services to clients, identifying opportunities for new business services based on emerging trends in asset management, and proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
Additional requirements:
- This position will be based on Thursday Island, and the successful candidate will be required to reside there for the duration of the temporary placement.
- Previous experience working in or with discrete communities.
- Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
- Thorough working knowledge of building construction and maintenance legislative and regulatory requirements, principles and practices and contract procedures.
Preferred Experience:
- 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 QBuild Careers, 07 3514 3919 or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Due to machinery of government changes, this position is with QBuild, which now operates under the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning, and Public Works (DHLGPPW)
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/604184/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 December 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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