Chandler Macleod is partnering with a major Queensland government infrastructure organisation to recruit an experienced Program Advisory Services (Construction) professional to support the delivery of critical natural disaster recovery and resilience projects.

This is a hands-on field-based role supporting emergency response, recovery works, and construction delivery across a large-scale Natural Disaster Recovery Program. You'll act as the Principal's representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with funding requirements.

Responsibilities

- Support the Program Manager in the safe and effective delivery of natural disaster recovery and reconstruction projects.
- Provide construction surveillance, oversight, and field leadership across emergency works, first response activities, and ongoing recovery projects.
- Act as the Principal's representative, monitoring contractor performance, site safety, quality outcomes, environmental compliance, and traffic management requirements.
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, maintenance partners, and key stakeholders to support timely project delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records, construction documentation, photographic evidence, and project compliance records to support funding eligibility.
- Assist with emergency response operations and immediate recovery activities across regional infrastructure networks.

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 15 years' experience in construction supervision, construction inspection,



civil works oversight, or similar field-based delivery roles.
- Minimum 5 years' experience supporting disaster recovery, emergency works, DRFA-funded projects, flood recovery projects, or first response construction activities.
- Robust knowledge of civil infrastructure construction, contractor management, workplace safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining detailed construction records, site reporting, and funding compliance documentation.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
- Ability to work independently in field-based environments and travel extensively throughout the region.

Mandatory Vehicle Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain a fully compliant vehicle suitable for delivery of the services, including:

- Fully maintained 4WD vehicle
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
- UHF radio
- Roof-mounted lightbar capable of independent operation
- Reverse sensors and audible reversing alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit including snake bite kit

Travel requirements are approximately 200km per day.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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📌 Disaster Recovery Construction Advisor (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 City of Gold Coast