Civil Works Supervisor

Full job description
Job Number:
4+++28
The details:

Permanent Full Time
$88,+60 pa (includes industry allowance and uniform allowance) + 12% super + a commuter use vehicle
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 4 of the EBA5
+ day fortnight
76 hour fortnight
Location: Burpengary - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

About our opportunity

As our Civil Works Supervisor within the Roads and Drains team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the assigned crews undertaking civil construction and maintenance projects. This will include:

providing leadership and motivation to the civil works crew/s
managing the performance of engaged subcontractors delivering a suite of tasks related to construction projects
undertaking end to end construction procurement activities in accordance with Council policies and procedures
undertaking costing activities for construction in consultation with leaders
reading and interpreting complex construction documentation such as drawings, specifications, estimates and program scheduling to ensure effective delivery outcomes
About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience in a similar position managing and delivering a range of scheduled construction projects and experience leading people. You will have well developed people and day to day management skills as well as knowledge and practical experience of relevant construction materials, plant capacity and specifications and standards. Safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will also hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Construction, Project Management or another relevant field, a construction induction card and a C class drivers licence.

Position Description


Why join the team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2100 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

Discounted Health Insurance.
Free flu vaccinations every year.
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
How to Apply


Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.


Advertised:
1+ Aug 2026
Applications close:
28 Aug 2026 23:55