Senior Supervisor in Cairns, Australia

Senior Supervisor (Construction) Cairns

Your new company
Our client is a respected government-focused organisation responsible for delivering high-quality construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects across Far North Queensland. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service, they are seeking an experienced Senior Supervisor to join their Cairns team on a temporary contract through to April 2027, with the possibility of extension.
Your new role
As Senior Supervisor, you will lead the delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects while ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will oversee resources, contractors, and project teams, managing multiple projects from planning through to completion.
Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring project performance, quality, expenditure, and delivery outcomes
• Supervising construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects across the region
• Managing contractors, subcontractors, field staff, and office-based teams
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and industry standards
• Coordinating resources including plant, equipment, depots, and motor vehicles
• Delivering maintenance and facilities-related projects under service contracts
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and performance management to team members
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and business outcomes
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring workplace health and safety compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• Current White Card (Workplace Health & Safety General Construction Induction Card)
• Demonstrated experience supervising construction, maintenance, or asset management projects
• Strong knowledge of building construction, maintenance practices, and contract administration
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• A trade qualification in a construction-related field is highly regarded
• Commitment to workplace health and safety best practices

What you'll get in return

• Cairns-based role
• Contract commencing 16 October 2026 through to 30 April 2027
• Potential contract extension available
• Opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure and maintenance projects
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly rate

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact the Hannah Hill on 07 4049 2975, or at [email protected] this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#3022370