Foreperson

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett, QLD

Foreperson/Supervisors (Construction)

Full time

$101,242-$106,219 per annum

Your role within QBuild will support the department to partner with Queensland Government agencies to deliver their core services by providing statewide planning, building, maintenance, and disaster response services that utilize local suppliers and QBuild tradespeople and apprentices. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us.

About the role

The primary purpose of the position is to assist senior supervisors and supervisors in managing and coordinating delivery of maintenance and construction activities to maximize project profitability and ensure client satisfaction.

Duties and skills involved:

Managing and coordinating the physical, financial, and human resources in a small- to medium-sized depot.

Ensuring a healthy and safe work environment is maintained on worksites, ensuring compliance with current human resource practices and principles.

Undertaking workplace health and safety audits of contractors to ensure compliance with QBuild's Safety Management System and associated Key Performance Indicators.

Assisting in the planning and delivery of projects through the efficient supervision of field staff and subcontractors and through the application of legislation, regulations, practices, and policies related to the building construction, maintenance, and engineering industries.

Providing a level of supervisory services and contract administration in respect to the delivery of construction, maintenance, and upgrade work undertaken by QBuild. 

Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients to ensure product and service delivery meet agreed outcomes.

Proactively managing the work performance and personal conduct of your staff and creating a positive working environment that promotes equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Mandatory requirements:

Possession of a current, valid trade qualification.

Possession of a current, valid Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction card

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below-attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed, please submit the following documents to apply:

Resume Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, contact Brett Cory, 0492812429 or brett.cory@epw.qld.gov.au