Works Supervisor (Maintenance)

Western Downs Regional Council; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Superannuation 12%

Career growth & mentorship

Corporate health plan

Mental health support & EAP

Salary packaging available

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council invites applications for a role supporting the Works Coordinator in delivering the council’s construction and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will plan, organise and deliver works to standards, supervise projects and staff, and interpret engineering documents to ensure timely completion within budget.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in civil asset construction and maintenance, staff supervision, and strong problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction and maintenance of civil assets.
• Experience supervising projects and staff.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents and plan projects.
• Ability to plan, organise and carry out works to standards, on time and within budget.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Works Coordinator in delivering 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 asset maintenance

Project supervision

Engineering document interpretation

Budget & planning

Problem solving

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council – Dalby QLD

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

Benefits

• 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.

Applications close at Midnight AEST on Wednesday 11 November2026