Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor for a temporary opportunity with with our Queensland Government client based in Cairns. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Supervisor to lead the delivery of building and construction projects across Far North Queensland.

About the role

- Monitor project standards, service quality, expenditure and delivery timeframes to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved
- Coordinate regional resources to support the effective delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade projects
- Supervise contractors, field staff and office-based teams involved in planned and responsive works
- Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of service maintenance, facilities and traditional works programs
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Promote a safe, respectful and compliant workplace in line with workplace health and safety and human resource practices
- Manage staff performance, conduct and development while supporting a positive team culture

About you

- Demonstrated experience supervising construction, maintenance, facilities or asset-related works
- Solid understanding of building construction, maintenance practices, contract procedures and relevant regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resources, contractors and project deadlines
- Confident communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
- A construction industry-related trade qualification will be highly regarded but is not mandatory





Mandatory Requirement

- A current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful project outcomes while working in a role that offers variety, stakeholder engagement and the chance to lead practical delivery across construction, maintenance and facilities programs.

Please click APPLY to submit your application or phone Jacqui on 07 3239 2500 for further information.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 Senior Supervisor (Construction) (Cairns City)
🏢 DFP Recruitment Services
📍 Cairns City