Foreperson, Site & Construction Supervisor - Tenterfield Shire Council

Tenterfield Shire Council; Warwick; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council in NSW seeks a hands-on Leading Hand (Roads – Sealed) to lead a small crew delivering sealed road maintenance and rehabilitation across the Shire. This full-time supervisory role focuses on safety, task planning, and coordination with contractors, while ensuring compliance with Traffic Control Plans and WHS standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or equivalent) and NSW HR Licence, with strong leadership experience and a

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations or equivalent.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in civil or road maintenance.
• Strong WHS practices and Traffic Controller qualifications.
• NSW Class HR Driver’s Licence and ability to operate civil plant.
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management, Diploma in Civil Construction, or First Aid cert is highly regarded.
• 9 Day Fortnight and leave entitlements.
• Openness to ongoing learning and wellbeing programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sealed roads maintenance and rehabilitation activities.
• Mentor crew members and contractors.
• Implement safe work practices, toolbox talks, risk assessments, SWMS.
• Oversee traffic control setups and ensure compliance with Traffic Control Plans.
• Plan daily tasks, report progress, and operate plant.

Skills

Civil Construction Ops IV

Supervisory experience

WHS & Traffic Management quals

HR Driver’s Licence

Plant & Equipment operation

Frontline Management or Diploma

First Aid Certificate

Leave entitlements knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Diploma in Civil Construction

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Traffic Control Plans

Plant operation equipment

Traffic Management qualifications

Job description

Join our Infrastructure team as a full-time Leading Hand (Roads – Sealed) based in Tenterfield, NSW. In this hands‑on supervisory role, you will lead a small team responsible for sealed road maintenance and rehabilitation works across the Shire to deliver roads the community can rely on.

Duties

• Supervising sealed roads maintenance and rehabilitation activities
• Leading and mentoring crew members and contractors
• Implementing and monitoring safe work practices, including toolbox talks, risk assessments and SWMS
• Overseeing traffic control setups and ensuring compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans
• Allocating daily tasks in line with works programs, reporting on progress, and operating plant

Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in civil construction or road maintenance environments
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices and current Traffic Controller and Traffic Management qualifications
• NSW Class HR Driver’s Licence and proven ability to operate relevant civil plant and equipment
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management, Diploma in Civil Construction, or First Aid Certificate (highly regarded)
• 9 Day Fortnight and 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave
• 2 weeks accumulative annual Sick Leave and 1 week MyLeave
• Further learning and development opportunities
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs and monthly counselling through our EAP

About the Company

Tenterfield Shire Council is located in the picturesque New England region of NSW. As a rural medium-sized council, it offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and career. Our mission is to showcase “quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle” while living our values every day.