Supervisor Works (Roads and Drainage)

South Burnett Regional Council; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight roster

Employer superannuation 12%

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

South Burnett Regional Council in Kingaroy is seeking an experienced Supervisor to oversee maintenance and construction on transport assets. You will supervise multiple works crews, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery across capital and operational programs.

Based in Kingaroy, the role offers a permanent, full-time schedule with a 9-day fortnight and generous superannuation contributions. Applicants must hold a Civil Construction qualification and a current C Class licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising works within road corridors in Local Government or civil construction.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and implement both Capital and Operational works programs.
• Strong leadership and coordination of multiple crews to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of maintenance and construction activities across transport assets.
• Lead, train and support Works teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Plan and implement capital and operational works programs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure projects meet service levels and required standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Literacy & numeracy

MS Office

Education

Certificate III Civil Construction

Certificate IV Civil Construction

Job description

South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.

Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.

Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.

Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.

Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.

South Burnett Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

About the Region

The South BurnettRegion is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.

About the role

Based in Kingaroy

Permanent - Full Time

$81K - $93K per annum + Allowances + Super

Council is seeking an experienced Supervisor to oversee the delivery of maintenance and construction activities across Council’s transport assets, ensuring works are completed in line with agreed service levels. The role is responsible for supervising, leading and optimising the performance of Works teams through effective guidance, training, support and performance management, enabling crews to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. The Supervisor will plan, prioritise and implement both Capital and Operational works programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard. The successful applicant will bring demonstrated experience working within the road corridor in a local government or civil construction environment, along with proven leadership skills in supervising and coordinating multiple teams to meet project deadlines and maximise workforce performance.

Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence

General Safety Induction for Construction Worker (White Card)

Certificate III Civil Construction with relevant experience and competence to perform the duties.

Desirable Qualifications

Certificate IV Civil Construction (or willing to obtain)

Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Parts 1 & 2

Certificate/training with project management, leadership

Benefits and perks

Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits, Corporate memberships and Health and Wellbeing programs

Skills and experience

**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**

Relevant experience undertaking works within the road corridor in a Local Government / Civil Construction environment

Proven leadership skills supervising and coordinating multiple teams to meet project deadlines and maximise performance.

Sound level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

Sound computer skills with knowledge of the MS Office Suite and the ability to acquire knowledge of Council’s corporate software systems.

Proven ability to complete and implement project management plans, resource procurement plans and a forward work program with a high degree of autonomy.

For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please visit: https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/homepage/98/jobs-and-careers

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.

For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.