About the Company

Davidson is working with a state government client who is seeking a Superintendent Representative for their Cairns location.

About the Role/s

• Be aware of the Contractual obligations of the parties to the contract and apply those obligations honestly and fairly.
• Provide operational contract supervisory services in respect to construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects by:

• Undertaking regular site inspections.
• Ensuring site meetings are held at regular intervals and conducted in accordance with a standardised procedure.
• Issuing Variation Orders.
• Assessing contractual claims.
• Processing Contractor's Requests for Information; and
• Ensuring Building Act Compliance inspections are undertaken, and appropriate records kept.

• Provide high level advice and information to assist the Superintendent in undertaking and administering dispute resolution processes in respect to building and engineering construction.
• Implement contract administration policies and procedures applicable to traditional contracts as identified by the Superintendent.
• Act in Accordance with the departments procedures and systems in respect to contract administration and contractual provisions.
• Implement post contract performance evaluation systems and procedures to provide comprehensive and timely information required by the Pre-Qualified Contractor Register.
• Effectively communicate with Clients and all project team members, in relation to all potential cost and time and quality issues.
• Participate in the review and improvement of the operational effectiveness of the Business Unit's Quality Assurance procedures as requested.
• Apply appropriate employment equity and workplace health and safety principles and procedures whilst undertaking the above duties and responsibilities.

About you

• Experience in a similar role.
• Have great stakeholder engagement experience.
• Contract experience.
• Must be residing in Cairns to be considered for this role.

The Benefits

• $66.86 per hour + Super (PAYG Agency Contractor)
• Contract up to 30 January 2026, possible extension
• Portsmouth, Cairns
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday (36.25 hrs)

How to Apply

Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Alana Hunter ([email protected]) & Natalee Thorpe ([email protected]), quoting reference JN -062025-40683.

Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE!