Supervisor, Structures and Facilities

City of Port Lincoln; City of Port Lincoln; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

12% superannuation

Additional 3% council superannuation contribution

Council vehicle for commuter use

On-call allowance

Phone allowance

Job summary

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Supervisor Structures and Facilities to ensure the safety, functionality, and reliability of Council’s buildings and community infrastructure. This full-time, permanent role involves providing leadership to maintenance teams, overseeing repairs, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. The position offers relocation support, a competitive salary package, including superannuation contributions, and a Council vehicle for commuter use.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising maintenance and repair work.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to maintenance teams and contractors.
• Ensure safety and compliance of Council buildings and facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance works and capital projects.

Job description

Supervisor Structures and Facilities

• Make a difference to the community you live in
• Full‑time, permanent position
• Relocation support available
• Salary package includes:
  • 12% superannuation
  • Additional 3% council superannuation contribution
  • Council vehicle for commuter use
  • On-call allowance
  • Phone allowance

The City of Port Lincoln is seeking a Supervisor Structures and Facilities to ensure the safety, functionality and reliability of Council’s buildings and community infrastructure through the maintenance, renewals and improvement of community‑facing facilities.

Key Objectives

• Provide leadership to direct reports by setting clear expectations, offering guidance and support, and promoting high standards of workmanship, safety and productivity.
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance technicians, tradespeople and contractors, including management of relevant service contracts.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair and presentation of Council buildings, facilities and structures, including community buildings, civic assets, playgrounds, public amenities and cemeteries.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards and compliance requirements, including playground inspections.
• Coordinate and prioritise maintenance works, repairs, upgrades and capital projects in collaboration with internal teams and external contractors.
• Support asset management planning and preventative maintenance programmes to optimise the lifecycle and performance of Council assets.
• Ensure Council buildings and facilities comply with relevant building codes, safety regulations and accessibility standards, including coordinating inspections, permits and required certifications.
• Plan and allocate resources, develop work schedules, and oversee daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, reporting, and asset record management for the Structures and Facilities function.
• Prepare reports and correspondence and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments, elected members and community stakeholders to identify facility needs and service priorities.
• Respond to service requests, enquiries and community enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in Council’s after‑hours on‑call roster to respond to urgent building, facility and infrastructure matters as required.
• Ensure workplace incidents, hazards, near misses and property damage are reported in accordance with Council’s work health and safety procedures.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practice including sustainability, inclusivity and community wellbeing and promote Council Values.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the position as directed by the Manager, Places and Presentation.

The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace.