Supervisor General Maintenance

Careers at Council; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

NSW Local Government Award salary

12% Superannuation

Annual salary reviews

Flexible working arrangements

Education and training support

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Byron Shire Council seeks an experienced Supervisor General Maintenance to lead a skilled field-based workforce across the Shire infrastructure. You will deliver and renew maintenance projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard, coordinating teams outdoors and interfacing with residents and contractors.

The role reports to the Team Leader General Maintenance, requiring hands-on leadership, planning, and a focus on service delivery and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small to medium operational team.
• Extensive civil construction, road maintenance or related industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to workplace safety and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and motivate a team to achieve scheduled maintenance and renewal works.
• Plan, schedule and monitor daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Supervise civil maintenance activities including bridge repairs, drainage works, vegetation management and roadworks.
• Operate and maintain major and minor plant and equipment.
• Support the preparation and implementation of work programs and look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety and council policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil construction

Road maintenance

Customer service

Health and safety

Plant operation

Reading plans

Education

Certificate in Civil Construction or equivalent

Class C Driver Licence

White Card (WorkCover Construction Induction)

Tools

Dumpy levels

Microsoft Office

Tablet reporting apps

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivatedSupervisor General Maintenanceto join our Infrastructure Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled field-based workforce responsible for maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure across the Shire.

Reporting to the Team Leader General Maintenance, you will play a key role in delivering maintenance and renewal projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys working outdoors, coordinating teams and making a visible impact on the community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivatedSupervisor General Maintenanceto join our Infrastructure Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled field-based workforce responsible for maintaining and improving essential community infrastructure across the Shire.

Reporting to the Team Leader General Maintenance, you will play a key role in delivering maintenance and renewal projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys working outdoors, coordinating teams and making a visible impact on the community, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Lead, coordinate and motivate a team to achieve scheduled maintenance and renewal works.
• Plan, schedule and monitor daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Supervise a range of civil maintenance activities including bridge repairs, drainage works, vegetation management, concrete works, retaining structures, road barriers, rubbish removal and unsealed road maintenance.
• Operate and maintain major plant (grader, roller, backhoe, forklift, loader, etc.) and minor plant (power tools, chainsaw, etc.).
• Support the preparation and implementation of work programs and three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor staff performance, provide coaching and foster a positive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements, Council policies and environmental standards.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to provide excellent customer service.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and technical drawings, and calculate material quantities for projects.
• Coordinate the safe and efficient use of plant, equipment, vehicles and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the Works team.

This role participates in a rostered on-call service and may require scheduled or unscheduled overtime as part of providing essential community services.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating a small to medium-sized operational team.
• Extensive experience in civil construction, road construction, road maintenance or a related industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop team members.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing workloads, delegate tasks and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans, technical drawings and specifications.
• Competency in the use of levelling and set-out equipment, including dumpy levels.
• Experience operating and maintaining major and minor plant and equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A commitment to workplace safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Competent computer skills, including the ability to use tablets and software for reporting and communication.

Essential Qualifications & Licenses:

• Certificate in Civil Construction or equivalent experience.
• Class C Driver Licence.
• WorkCover Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• LR and/or MR Driver Licence.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans tickets.
• Working Near Overhead Power Lines competency.
• Experience monitoring project budgets.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Position Description:Download Supervisor General Maintenance PD here

We offer:

• Full-time position (38 hours per week)
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,403.59 to $1,626.28 per week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• 12% Superannuation

Other benefits include:

• Annual salary reviews
• Education and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport

Location:

This position is based at Council's Works Depot in Byron Bay, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:

Amos Huntley, Team Leader General Maintenance. Ph: [phone] ***

Closing date:30 August 2026, 12pm (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks:Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.
• Background Screening:Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.