Roads Supervisor - Tenterfield Shire Council

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

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a full-time Leading Hand (Roads – Sealed) based in Tenterfield, NSW. This hands-on supervisory role will lead a small crew responsible for sealed road maintenance and rehabilitation works across the Shire to keep roads reliable for the community.

You will supervise crews, coordinate tasks, implement safe work practices, manage traffic control setups, and report progress while operating relevant civil plant and equipment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory role in civil construction or road maintenance required.
• Knowledge of WHS and traffic control guidelines.
• Experience with toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Ability to coordinate crews and daily works programs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Supervisory experience

WHS practices

Traffic Controller qualifications

Traffic Management qualifications

HR Driver’s Licence

Operate civil plant/equipment

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or equivalent)

Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Diploma in Civil Construction

First Aid Certificate

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.