INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR WORKS SUPERVISOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services  

Branch: Construction   

Salary Range: Band 5 AUD $98,778.00 - $111,969.00 per annum plus superannuation  

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: multiple temporary fulltime positions  

Duration: up to 6 months  

Location: Pine Mountain, Civil South Office 

Our Branch  

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane. 

The Role 

As a Senior Works Supervisor, you will support the Construction Manager and/or Coordinator in delivering civil infrastructure construction and maintenance projects across the Greater Brisbane region. In this role, you will lead and supervise the day-to-day operations of multiple civil work teams. You will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling works, ensuring appropriate resourcing, and monitoring progress to achieve safety, quality, and performance targets.  

To succeed in this role you will have: 

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture. 
• thorough knowledge of and the ability to apply, relevant WHS and Environmental and quality policies and procedures in the operational field environment 
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of maintenance and construction techniques for civil infrastructure such as kerb and channel, kerb ramps, footpaths, bikeways, gullies, manholes, waterways, drainage, pipe laying, pre-cast devices, asphalt works, line-marking and signage works. 
• demonstrated ability to support the delivery of projects to agreed timeframes, budget and standards. 
• sound written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with operational staff, managers, clients and other stakeholders. 
• demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to deploy appropriate machinery, materials and plant for the undertaking of construction and maintenance activities. 
• demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills suitable for identifying risks and for resolving issues with teams, customers and stakeholders. 

Desirable  

Technical experience and/or trade qualifications or equivalent suitable for civil construction and maintenance services. 

Experience using project or works management software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Project, SAP and/or other office software packages. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989  

Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST  

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI