Bitumen & Asphalt Supervisor
Cairns Regional Council
Posted 1 day ago
Bitumen & Asphalt Supervisor
Requisition Number: 1256
Salary Range: $96,096.56 - $103,849.60 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 11.30pm AEST
Do you take pride in leading high-performing teams and seeing projects through from planning to completion?
We’re looking for a Bitumen & Asphalt Supervisor to lead the delivery of our annual reseal, asphalt overlay and minor pavement rehabilitation programs across the region!
About the Role:
You’ll lead the delivery of Council’s annual reseal, asphalt overlay and pavement rehabilitation programs, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. Working closely with construction teams, contractors and stakeholders, you'll coordinate bitumen and asphalt works across multiple projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and identify innovative solutions that enhance performance, productivity and quality outcomes for the Cairns community.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and project management experience to deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference to our community.
What We’re Looking For:
Current Queensland Driver Licence (Class C)
Substantial experience supervising road and drainage construction projects
Demonstrated expertise in bitumen sealing, asphalt works and pavement rehabilitation
Proven ability to successfully deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard
Strong leadership, people management and team development skills
Excellent organisational and project coordination abilities
Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational business systems
Commitment to workplace health and safety, environmental responsibility and quality outcomes
Some benefits we offer:
Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks personal leave
Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
Salary sacrifice opportunities
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) •••• •310
Email: [email protected]
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
About Cairns Regional Council
The Cairns Regional Council local government area encompasses 1687 km2 of land on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. It extends from the Eubenangee Swamp (near Mirriwinni) in the south to the Macalister Range (near Ellis Beach) in the north.
The region is part of Australia's Wet Tropics and is framed by the lush World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest to the west and north and the Coral Sea and World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to the east. These attributes make the region a world renowned tourist destination.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.