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Supervisor

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Cannon Hill, QLD
A$93,274-$98,158 p/a
Construction → Foreperson/Supervisors
Full-time
On-site

Posted 19 days ago


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

The primary purpose of the position is to assist in managing and coordinating project planning and delivery activities in order to maximise project profitability and ensure client satisfaction. The position will focus on ensuring the services provided meet quality and value for money expectations of clients.

Please note: Travel may be an integral activity for this (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.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Produce high quality tender and quotation documentation for building projects and prepare accurate and timely estimates, quotations and project trade packages, including material lists and construction programs.
  • Provide a level of supervisory services in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild, including assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision and development of office staff, field staff and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate and undertake the delivery of a high-quality condition assessment services for QBuild's clients, including inspections/surveys of building elements and construction materials including collecting samples of suspected asbestos containing materials for laboratory testing.
  • Undertake inspection services including tenancy management services and maintenance referrals on behalf of Government Employee Housing.
  • Maintain 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. Ensure application of Safety Management System.
  • 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 economic, legislative and environmental programs.
  • Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff.
  • Understanding of good governance principles and compliance, effective engagement with stakeholders

Additional requirements (mandatory/desirable):

  • A construction industry-related trade qualification and or Project management qualification (highly regarded)

Mandatory:

  • Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card
  • Driver's licence

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 Paul Gilbert, Operations Manager, [email protected] / 0418 150 407

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654853/25
Closing Date: Monday, 1 September 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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