Construction Supervisor

**Job no**: 495853
**Work type**: Permanent (Full-Time)
**Location**: Kingston
**Categories**: Trades & Enterprises

**yourtown** is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

**yourtown** helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to **yourtown** for support.

Realise your potential at** yourtown**

**your opportunity**

As the Construction Supervisor you will ensure that all contracted construction is achieved in the most efficient and effective manner within the approved timeframe and budget. This position will provide line management and support to **yourtown** Enterprise Trainers and Carpentry Apprentices and trainees; to support outcome achievement for customers and young team members.

**your role will include**:

- Delivery of quality training to young team members employed in **yourtown** enterprises
- Effective supervision, role modelling and leadership, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and affirmation of their achievements.
- Deliver construction outcomes and achieve contractual obligations and production targets
- Provide operational support to the team and coordinate service provision across projects.
- Involvement in developing a high performing team including; Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, and ongoing performance reviews

**what we are looking for**:
You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career - a choice that you make every day Your practice is client-focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you understand that they are the experts in their own lives.

**In addition, you also possess;**
- Current construction builder's license with minimum class equivalent to ‘QLD QBCC Builder - Low Rise'
- A minimum of six years project management experience delivering diverse construction projects
- Experience in staff supervision, leading a team, and the ability to coach and guide team members
- A Construction Nominee Licence would be highly regarded
- Demonstrated customer service skills, well developed oral & written communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with and motivate young people

When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

- salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
- monthly RDOs
- access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays
- opportunities for internal and external professional development
- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

**yourtown** has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

At **yourtown**, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.

**Advertised**: 02 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time