Senior Construction Supervisor (Disaster Recovery)

Chandler Macleod is partnering with a major Queensland government infrastructure organisation to recruit an experienced Program Advisory Services (Construction) professional to support the delivery of critical natural disaster recovery and resilience projects.

This is a hands-on field-based role supporting emergency response, recovery works, and construction delivery across a large-scale Natural Disaster Recovery Program. You'll act as the Principal's representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with funding requirements.


Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in the safe and effective delivery of natural disaster recovery and reconstruction projects.
• Provide construction surveillance, oversight, and field leadership across emergency works, first response activities, and ongoing recovery projects.
• Act as the Principal's representative, monitoring contractor performance, site safety, quality outcomes, environmental compliance, and traffic management requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, maintenance partners, and key stakeholders to support timely project delivery.
• Maintain accurate site records, construction documentation, photographic evidence, and project compliance records to support funding eligibility.
• Assist with emergency response operations and immediate recovery activities across regional infrastructure networks.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 15 years' experience in construction supervision, construction inspection, civil works oversight, or similar field-based delivery roles.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting disaster recovery, emergency works, DRFA-funded projects, flood recovery projects, or first response construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure construction, contractor management, workplace safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining detailed construction records, site reporting, and funding compliance documentation.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments and travel extensively throughout the region.

Mandatory Vehicle Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain a fully compliant vehicle suitable for delivery of the services, including:

• Fully maintained 4WD vehicle
• Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
• UHF radio
• Roof-mounted lightbar capable of independent operation
• Reverse sensors and audible reversing alarm
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit including snake bite kit

Travel requirements are approximately 200km per day.


Apply Now
Apply now by uploading your most up to date CV via the "Apply" function. Alternatively, reach out to Max Brown at Max.Brown@Chandlermacleod.com 



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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.