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 creative solutions that enhance performance, productivity and quality outcomes for the Cairns community.

This is an exciting chance 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

📌 Bitumen & Asphalt Supervisor (Cairns)
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