Supervisor – Construction & Maintenance

Your new company
Hays Recruitment is partnering with a Queensland Government organisation to recruit an experienced Supervisor for a temporary opportunity based in Townsville. This position will support the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade programs across a diverse portfolio of government assets.
Your new role
Hays Recruitment is partnering with a Queensland Government organisation to recruit an experienced Supervisor for a temporary chance based in Townsville. This position will support the delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade programs across a diverse portfolio of government assets.Based in Garbutt, you will provide estimating and supervisory services across building maintenance and construction projects. You will work closely with tradespeople, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure works are accurately scoped, estimated and delivered safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing accurate estimates, quotations, material lists and trade packages for maintenance and construction works
- Interpreting building plans, specifications and project documentation
- Preparing tender and quotation documentation
- Supervising maintenance, construction and upgrade works
- Coordinating field staff, office staff, tradespeople and subcontractors
- Undertaking building inspections, condition assessments and surveys
- Supporting the planning and delivery of maintenance contracts and building projects
- Monitoring quality, safety, timeframes and project requirements
- Using maintenance and building project management systems to record and manage works
- Liaising with clients, estimators, tradespeople and relevant stakeholders
- Ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with WHS requirements and established safety management procedures




- Assisting with tenancy-related inspections and maintenance referrals where required
- Supporting the performance and development of staff

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience within construction, building maintenance, estimating or works supervision
- Strong knowledge of contemporary construction and maintenance estimating practices
- Experience preparing building estimates, quotations and scopes of work
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications and technical documentation
- Demonstrated experience supervising contractors, tradespeople or maintenance works
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound computer skills and experience using relevant project or maintenance management systems
- A current clean driving licence
- A background in electrical or mechanical works, particularly involving estimating and supervision, will be highly regarded.
- You must also be comfortable undertaking some travel as required by the position.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a temporary OO6/1-level government position within a well-established team. The contract will commence on 23 November 2026 and run through to 26 February 2027, based in Garbutt, Townsville.You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of government building maintenance, construction and upgrade projects while working in a role that combines technical estimating with hands-on project and works supervision.
What you need to do now
If this position isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new chance within construction, maintenance, estimating or technical services across North Queensland, please get in touch with Hannah Hill for a confidential discussion about your career on 07 4049 2975 or at [email protected]. #3028012

📌 /1- Supervisor ACRRP (Townsville)
🏢 Hays
📍 Townsville