Drainage Maintenance Supervisor – Lead Team & Growth

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private leaseback vehicle

Fitness Passport

Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement

Annual leave purchase option

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council in Sydney is seeking a Supervisor – Drainage Maintenance to lead the Road Services team. You will oversee drainage programs, supervise staff, manage work orders, and ensure safety and quality across Council assets.

The role offers 38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight, a private leaseback vehicle, and various employee benefits including health reimbursements and training opportunities, in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• TAFE Certificate in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and develop operational teams.
• Experience engaging contractors and overseeing civil maintenance projects.
• Traffic Control Certificates or willingness to undertake training.
• WHS requirements understood; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office, databases and basic surveying.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to public service requests with timely solutions.
• Manage scheduled and reactive drainage maintenance programs to standards.
• Supervise staff, manage work orders, and oversee traffic control and safety.
• Maintain equipment, plant and small machinery; ensure safe operations.
• Provide guidance and training to the team to foster growth and accountability.

Skills

Public service collaboration

Staff supervision

Contractor oversight

Traffic control certificates

WHS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Databases

Basic surveying

Communication

Education

TAFE Certificate in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Basic surveying

Job description

Ku-ring-gai Council in Sydney is seeking a Supervisor – Drainage Maintenance to lead the Road Services team. You will oversee drainage programs, supervise staff, manage work orders, and ensure safety and quality across Council assets.

The role offers 38 hours per week with a 9-day fortnight, a private leaseback vehicle, and various employee benefits including health reimbursements and training opportunities, in a supportive team environment.