Works Supervisor

Western Downs Regional Council; Miles; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Growth opportunities

Corporate Health Plan

Wellbeing program

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging Available

Locality Allowance

Leave Loading 17.5%

Uniforms and PPE provided

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council – Miles QLD is seeking a Works Supervisor to support the delivery of civil infrastructure programs and maintain community assets. You will provide technical guidance to the Works Coordinator, oversee budgets, schedules and safety on site, and ensure projects meet quality and compliance standards.

The role requires proven experience in civil construction, supervision of staff, and the ability to interpret engineering documents to plan and deliver outcomes within

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction and maintenance of civil assets.
• Experience supervising projects and staff.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and plan projects.
• Plan, organise and carry out works to standards, on time and within budget.
• Good problem-solving and initiative.
• Flexibility with work arrangements and wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Works Coordinator in delivery of annual construction and maintenance programs.
• Plan, organise and carry out works in accordance with standards, on time and within budget.
• Supervise projects and staff.
• Interpret engineering documents and plan projects.
• Use sound judgement and initiative to resolve matters.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Project supervision

Interpret engineering documents

Budgeting and scheduling

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council – Miles QLD

The Works Supervisor is responsible for providing a range of services to ensure the sustainability of community and council infrastructure aimed at enhancing the liveability and environment of our growing region. You will be responsible for providing technical support to the Works Coordinator in the delivery of Council's annual construction and maintenance programs.

Key responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Works Coordinator in the delivery of Council's annual construction and maintenance programs

Plan, organise and carry out works in accordance with relevant standards, on time and within agreed budget

Supervise projects and staff

Interpret engineering documents and plan projects

Use sound judgement and initiative to resolve matters

About you

Proven/Demonstrated experience in the construction and maintenance of civil assets

Proven/Demonstrated experience in supervision of projects and staff

Technical knowledge relating to road construction and maintenance including ability to interpret engineering documents and plan projects

Ability to plan, organise and carry out works in accordance with relevant standards, on time and within agreed budget

Good problem-solving skills with expectation to use sound judgement and initiative to resolve most matters

Work / life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs

Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary

Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, or career advancement

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Salary Packaging Available

Allowances Available (if applicable) such as Locality Allowance

Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave

Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided to the preferred candidate if relocating to the Western Downs Region

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Be part of a team that make a real difference within the communities we serve. Our mission drives us, and we want you to be part of the journey.