Principal Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Energy and Public Works Full time
QBuild is a vital part of Queensland's $50 billion building and construction industry which employs 235,000 Queenslanders.

As the Queensland Government's builder, QBuild plays an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

With almost 1,400 staff and a network that includes 20 offices and 34 depots across the state, QBuild is well positioned to deliver construction and maintenance services to communities including those in regional and remote areas.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and delivering projects and programs for partner agencies ensuring value for money, efficiencies and determined outcomes are achieved.
  • Providing a high level of supervisory services in respect to the planning, procurement and delivery of construction, maintenance and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild.
  • Managing regional resources to effectively deliver construction maintenance and upgrade projects ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and practices.
  • Monitoring and reviewing project standards using effective work order management techniques that monitor and report to stakeholders on the status and quality of service, project delivery and expenditure, and achieve compliance with industry best practice and agreed cost and time parameters.
  • Development and implementation of required procurement frameworks and associated procedures to ensure efficient and effective contract management and administration is delivered across the region
  • Managing the delivery of a program of construction and / or maintenance projects, particularly those deemed high risk, significant or complex in nature
  • Discharging the duties of superintendent's representative for all trade or sub[1]contracts.
  • Developing and enhancing client relationships through effective communication, sound negotiation and successful project and program delivery.
  • Enhancing the technical and construction project management and / or program maintenance skills of supervisors through strategic developmental opportunities.
  • Maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles, including employment equity anti[1]discrimination and workplace health and safety.
  • Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff. QBuild guarantees that you will be provided a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace as well as access to generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and salary packaging.

Eligibility Requirements:

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia

Additional Information:

We also have opportunities for professional and tradie roles to join our fast-growing and diverse team. Learn more about what QBuild does and why we're such a great place to work here.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/528778/23

Closing Date:
Tuesday, 5 December 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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