Construction Supervisor

McArthur; St George; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Balonne Shire Council in St George, QLD, seeks a practical Construction Supervisor to lead road construction and maintenance across the region. The role supervises day-labour crews and subcontractors, coordinating plant, equipment and budgets to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose transport infrastructure for communities.

You will plan and schedule inspections, monitor quality, support disaster and emergency response, and engage with stakeholders while maintaining council standards and operational

Qualifications

• Experience leading road construction and maintenance projects.
• Ability to supervise day labour and subcontractors.
• Familiar with policy compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery of road and drainage works across the region.
• Plan resources, monitor quality and schedules, and manage budgets.
• Coordinate crews, plant, contractors, and procurement with safety and stakeholder focus.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Civil construction

Budget management

Safety focus

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead road, street and drainage works that keep communities connected
• Coordinate crews, contractors, plant and budgets across works programs
• Enjoy affordable regional living on the Balonne River in St George

Balonne Shire Council is seeking a capable and practical Construction Supervisor to help lead the delivery of road construction and maintenance works across the region. This role plays an important part in maintaining safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose transport infrastructure for local communities, industry, visitors and essential services. Based in St George, approximately 600 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, Balonne Shire covers more than 31,000 square kilometres and includes the communities of St George, Dirranbandi, Hebel, Bollon, Thallon, Nindigully and the Queensland side of Mungindi. With the Balonne River running through St George and a region known for its waterways, agriculture, outdoor lifestyle and strong community connections, this is an opportunity to combine meaningful professional impact with the advantages of regional living.

Reporting to the Manager Road Construction and Maintenance, the Construction Supervisor will provide day-to-day supervision of Council's road and street works, including drainage, delivered by Council's day labour workforce and subcontractors. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands civil construction environments and enjoys coordinating people, plant, equipment and contractors to achieve quality outcomes.

The role is responsible for managing the daily delivery of construction works, including inspection scheduling, defect inspection, condition ratings, workflow monitoring and quality requirements. You will assist with planning and coordination, provide leadership to work crews, monitor performance, and help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with Council standards, policies and operational priorities.

A typical day may involve allocating resources, liaising with crews and contractors, monitoring quality on site, responding to emerging operational issues, updating the Manager Road Construction and Maintenance on progress, and ensuring customer requests or road-related matters are investigated, acted on and reported appropriately. The position contributes to budget monitoring, approved purchasing processes and practical planning for annual works activity.

This role is important in supporting Council's disaster and emergency management response, including coordinating road closures and resources when required. You will need to apply sound judgement, exercise initiative where procedures are not clearly defined, and maintain a strong focus on safety, service delivery and practical problem solving.

Balonne Shire Council is looking for someone who can communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders, while modelling professionalism, integrity and a customer-focused approach. You will be expected to build positive working relationships across Council, support continuous improvement and cultural change, and contribute to a constructive team environment.

To be successful, you will bring experience in road construction and maintenance, along with demonstrated experience managing employees, plant and equipment, and contractors. You will be confident working unsupervised, meeting demanding deadlines, interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and using Microsoft Office. A Certificate IV in Civil Construction and previous local government experience would be highly regarded.

For candidates considering relocation, Balonne Shire offers a welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable housing options, schooling in St George, access to tertiary education through the Country University Centre, strong sporting and community networks, and a wide range of outdoor activities including swimming, fishing, boating, waterskiing and camping. This is a chance to make a visible contribution to an essential regional service while enjoying the community, space and lifestyle benefits of south-west Queensland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, safety-focused and community-minded civil construction professional to step into a key supervisory role and make a visible contribution to the roads network and communities of Balonne Shire.