AO5 Superintendents Representative

Synergie Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia in Mackay is seeking an AO5 Superintendent’s Representative to support a trusted Government client on major projects. You will administer contracts, interpret obligations, and ensure compliance across all contract processes.

Based in Mackay, you will conduct regular site inspections, coordinate meetings, manage variations, assess claims, and uphold safety and quality standards while providing clear, timely communications to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Contract administration on major projects.
• Interpret and apply contractual obligations.
• Experience supervising building or engineering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration support across major projects.
• Interpret and administer the contractual obligations of all parties.
• Apply contractual provisions honestly, fairly and consistently.
• Undertake regular inspections of construction sites.
• Coordinate and participate in scheduled site meetings.
• Issue variation orders in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assess contractual claims and supporting documentation.
• Process contractors’ requests for information.
• Monitor project progress against contractual requirements.
• Verify completed work against contract documentation.
• Prepare defects lists and monitor rectification activities.
• Confirm that required Building Act compliance inspections are completed.
• Maintain accurate inspection, compliance and project records.
• Assist with dispute-resolution processes.
• Implement contract administration policies and procedures.
• Support post-contract contractor performance evaluations.
• Communicate potential cost, time and quality issues to stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance and process-improvement activities.
• Apply workplace health and safety requirements across project activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction contracts

Site supervision

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Job description

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.

Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking an AO5 Superintendent’s Representativefor atrusted Government client located in Mackay.

The important parts:

• Pay:$65–$70 per hour + Super | Duration:Commencing as soon as possible through to 30 January 2027 (potential for extension)

What you will be required to do:

As the Superintendent’s Representative, you will:

• Provide contract administration support across major projects
• Interpret and administer the contractual obligations of all parties
• Apply contractual provisions honestly, fairly and consistently
• Undertake regular inspections of construction sites
• Coordinate and participate in scheduled site meetings
• Issue variation orders in accordance with contract requirements
• Assess contractual claims and supporting documentation
• Process contractors’ requests for information
• Monitor project progress against contractual requirements
• Verify completed work against contract documentation
• Prepare defects lists and monitor rectification activities
• Confirm that required Building Act compliance inspections are completed
• Maintain accurate inspection, compliance and project records
• Assist with dispute-resolution processes
• Implement contract administration policies and procedures
• Support post-contract contractor performance evaluations
• Communicate potential cost, time and quality issues to stakeholders
• Contribute to quality assurance and process-improvement activities
• Apply workplace health and safety requirements across project activities

To be successful in the role you will:

• Demonstrated construction contract administration experience
• Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional construction contracts
• Experience supervising building or engineering contracts
• The ability to interpret and apply contractual obligations
• Experience assessing claims, variations and requests for information
• Knowledge of building compliance and quality requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities
• Sound judgement when making contract-related decisions
• The ability to identify and communicate project risks
• Strong stakeholder and contractor relationship-management skills
• The ability to work independently and report emerging issues promptly
• A clear understanding of workplace health and safety principles

Experience administering government building contracts will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer for you:

• Manage contracts across major government construction projects
• Secure a Mackay-based contract with possible extension
• High-level responsibility across contract administration activities
• Exposure to complex building and engineering contracts
• Regular engagement with contractors, clients and project teams
• Opportunity to contribute to quality and compliance outcomes

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting oftemporaryandpermanent recruitment services, and more.Safetyis of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’swork together.