VRN 23/27 Road Maintenance Supervisor - RMPC

Flinders Shire Council; Hughenden; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders Shire Council is seeking a Road Maintenance Supervisor - RMPC to oversee road maintenance works under the State contract. The role coordinates inspections, defect responses, routine and emergency works, and contractor activities while ensuring safety and contract compliance.

The successful candidate will supervise field crews, manage records for claims and audits, and work with the Civil Works Coordinator to deliver programs in line with TMR standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of road maintenance practices, defect response and traffic management.
• Ability to supervise field crews, plant operators, contractors, apprentices or trainees.
• Strong focus on WHS, contractual compliance, and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of road maintenance activities under the RMPC contract.
• Coordinate inspections, defect responses, routine maintenance, emergency works and contractor activities.
• Lead crews, oversee traffic management and maintain required records for contract compliance.

Skills

Road maintenance supervision

Civil construction experience

Defect response

Traffic management

Record keeping

Education

White Card

Job description

VRN 23/27 Road Maintenance Supervisor - RMPC

Ongoing Applications

• Reference number VRN 23/27
• Job Type Full Time
• Package $99,873 - $111,834 gross per annum

The Road Maintenance Supervisor - RMPC is responsible for supervising delivery of road maintenance activities associated with Council Road Maintenance Performance Contract with the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

The position coordinates inspections, defect response, routine maintenance, emergency works, contractor activities, crew supervision, traffic management and records required to support Council contractual obligations for State-controlled roads.

The role works closely with the Civil Works Coordinator and Project Management team to ensure RMPC requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with TMR standards, response times, reporting requirements and approved work programs.

The position requires sound road maintenance knowledge, field leadership, accurate record keeping, customer service and a strong commitment to WHS and contractual compliance.

Award: The position is classified between a Level 6 - 7 under the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017. Classification is dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

Salary Range: $99,873 - $111,834 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience in road maintenance, civil construction, road construction or similar field-based infrastructure works.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise field crews, plant operators, contractors, apprentices or trainees.
• Sound knowledge of road maintenance practices, defect response, traffic management, plant operations, materials and site safety.
• Ability to understand and apply specifications, contract requirements, work instructions, response times and Council procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records for contract, claims, job costing and audit purposes.
• Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

Essential Licences

• Current Construction Industry White Card.

Applications are assessed against the key responsibilities of the job based on your qualifications, skills, ability, experience and knowledge.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.