Remote Municipal Services Supervisor – East Arnhem

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave

Locality allowance and housing subsidy

Relocation and repatriation support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

East Arnhem Regional Council seeks a Municipal Services Supervisor to lead the delivery of essential municipal services in Ramingining, NT. This hands-on role is part of the Council Services team, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained community infrastructure and spaces.

You will oversee waste management, roads maintenance, and grounds upkeep while ensuring WHS compliance and staff development. Remote community experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or substantial experience in municipal services, civil works, waste management or similar operational environments.
• Current MR driver licence and relevant plant competencies (backhoe, skid steer or loader) with ability to drive manual vehicles in remote conditions.
• Experience supervising teams and delivering operational services in local government or similar setting.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills in a resource-constrained environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and ability to implement safe systems of work.
• Experience working in or with remote communities and understanding community-based service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Municipal Services team to deliver safe, compliant and reliable municipal services.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including waste management, landfill activities, roads maintenance and grounds upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and legislative requirements through inspections, reporting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily work schedules, manage attendance and performance, and support staff capability development.
• Operate and oversee the safe use and maintenance of plant, vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to operational issues, emergencies and severe weather events in line with established procedures.
• Ensure work plans, waste initiatives and public area inspections are conducted and outcomes reported as required.
• Comply with WHS policies, procedures and legislation to maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Council Services Manager.

Skills

MR driver licence

Plant competencies

Team supervision

WHS compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications or substantial municipal services experience

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Loader

Job description

East Arnhem Regional Council seeks a Municipal Services Supervisor to lead the delivery of essential municipal services in Ramingining, NT. This hands-on role is part of the Council Services team, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained community infrastructure and spaces.

You will oversee waste management, roads maintenance, and grounds upkeep while ensuring WHS compliance and staff development. Remote community experience is valued.