Supervisor Roads Projects

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Values based culture

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency services leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay seeks an experienced Supervisor Roads Projects to lead construction, maintenance and capital works across the Fraser Coast region. This hands-on leadership role coordinates field teams, oversees delivery and ensures works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Join our Works Operations team to drive infrastructure outcomes for the community. You will manage programs, monitor progress, and liaise with customers and contractors while

Qualifications

Valid Queensland Driver Licence (C/CA)
White Card (Construction Induction)
Experience supervising field-based operational teams
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage work programs and resources
Experience monitoring performance, productivity and service outcomes
Knowledge of civil construction, maintenance or infrastructure operations
Strong understanding of WHS, quality and risk management practices
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate road construction, maintenance and capital works crews
Plan and manage daily and weekly work programs and resources
Monitor project progress, productivity and service delivery outcomes
Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, quality standards and traffic controls
Manage operational records, reporting and project documentation
Liaise with customers, contractors and stakeholders regarding works and service impacts

Skills

Driver Licence (Queensland Class C/CA)

White Card (General Construction Ind)

Supervisory experience

Work planning

Performance monitoring

Civil construction knowledge

WHS & risk management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Supervisor Roads Projects
Infrastructure Operations
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

+ 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor Roads Projects to lead the delivery of construction, maintenance and capital works programs across the Fraser Coast region. This hands‑on leadership role provides the opportunity to coordinate field‑based teams, oversee project delivery, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Working within our Works Operations team, you will play a key role in delivering infrastructure outcomes that benefit our community.

What your day will look like:

Lead and coordinate road construction, maintenance and capital works crews
Plan and manage daily and weekly work programs and resources
Monitor project progress, productivity and service delivery outcomes
Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, quality standards and traffic controls
Manage operational records, reporting and project documentation
Liaise with customers, contractors and stakeholders regarding works and service impacts.

What you’ll need for success:

Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence
General Construction Induction (White Card)
Experience supervising and leading field‑based operational teams
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage work programs and resources
Experience monitoring performance, productivity and service outcomes
Knowledge of civil construction, maintenance or infrastructure operations
Strong understanding of WHS, quality and risk management practices
Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving skills.

What’s nice to have:

Certificate III in Civil Construction or relevant trade qualification
First Aid Certificate

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer: