SENIOR WORKS SUPERVISOR

Brisbane City Council; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Works Supervisor - Bridges to lead teams delivering maintenance across Brisbane's bridges and major structural assets. Based at Story Bridge Depot, you will coordinate day-to-day operations, supervise crews, and manage plant and equipment to ensure safe, on-time project delivery.

This temporary full-time role includes night and weekend work, an on-call roster, and a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance and customer service, with

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational work teams within a civil construction, heritage bridge maintenance or infrastructure environment.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining safe work practices.
• Sound understanding of bridge maintenance, civil construction activities and deployment of plant, equipment and materials.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and supervise crews delivering maintenance across bridges and major structural assets.
• Coordinate resources, plant/equipment and contractor interfaces to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Drive safety, environmental compliance and high-quality outcomes across projects.
• Liaise with service authorities, stakeholders and internal teams to coordinate works.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in maintenance delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

WHS compliance

Bridge maintenance

Civil construction

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Prioritization

Job description

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure / Field Services Group

Branch: Construction Branch / Contracts and Structures Services

Salary Range: Band 5 $99,091 – $112,369 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 30 June 2028

Location: Story Bridge Depot

Our Business

Infrastructure Services delivers, maintains and operates the infrastructure that keeps Brisbane moving and supports our growing city. Through the delivery of major projects and ongoing infrastructure programs, we help create a safe, accessible and connected city for residents and visitors.

Our Branch

The Construction Branch delivers a broad range of infrastructure projects and construction services that support Brisbane's current and future needs. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and consultant partners, the branch is responsible for delivering safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes for the community.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to lead teams delivering maintenance services across Brisbane's bridges and major structural assets.

As a Senior Works Supervisor - Bridges, you will coordinate day-to-day operations, supervise crews, manage plant and equipment resources and ensure projects are delivered safely on time and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with operational teams, contractors, service authorities and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance and customer service.

This role involves night and weekend works, overtime and inclusion in an on-call roster.This provides the incumbent significant earning potential in line with fatigue management principles.

You will play a key role in identifying risks, resolving issues, coordinating resources and driving continuous improvement while supporting the maintenance of critical infrastructure that keeps Brisbane moving.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated experience leading operational work teams within a civil construction, heritage bridge maintenance or infrastructure environment
• strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining safe work practices
• sound understanding of bridge maintenance, civil construction activities and the deployment of plant, equipment and materials
• highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• proven ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced operational environment.

Benefits of working for Council include:

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

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 28th September 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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee on 07 3178 4***.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.