Roads Supervisor - Tenterfield Shire Council

Tenterfield Shire Council; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Annual Leave

EAP

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a full-time Leading Hand (Roads - Sealed) based in Tenterfield, NSW. You will supervise a small crew performing sealed road maintenance and rehabilitation, delivering safe, reliable roads for the community.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and efficient task allocation across programs, with opportunities for development within the Infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience in civil construction or road maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of WHS practices and Traffic Controller/Traffic Management qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or equivalent) and related leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Supervising sealed roads maintenance and rehabilitation activities.
• Leading and mentoring crew members and contractors.
• Implementing safe work practices with toolbox talks, risk assessments and SWMS.
• Overseeing traffic control setups and compliance with Traffic Control Plans.
• Allocating daily tasks and reporting progress.

Skills

Civil Construction

Supervision

Road Maintenance

Health & Safety

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Diploma in Civil Construction

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Equipment operation

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.

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