Works Supervisor (Natural Areas)

Muswellbrook Shire Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Tools of Trade vehicle

12% superannuation

Aquatic Centre discount

EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Works Supervisor (Natural Areas) to lead a works team in maintaining and improving our parks and gardens to a best‑practice standard.

You will coordinate staff, plant and materials, ensure WHS procedures are followed, and assist with safety reviews and quotations. This permanent role offers a 38‑hour week, generous superannuation and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or working towards) with relevant workplace experience.
• Experience implementing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements for road work.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
• White Card
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Traffic Management Plan Certificate

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and support works staff to ensure timely completion of daily and monthly programs, whilst overseeing the submission of timesheets.
• Provide on-call support, coordinating staff, plant and materials in emergency situations.
• Ensure WHS procedures, inductions, and risk assessments are followed and documented.
• Report incidents and assist with investigations and safety improvements.
• Assist with quality and environmental processes, including required documentation.
• Assist with preparing quotations, including calculating material and resource needs.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Staff coordination

Reading drawings

White Card

Driver Licence

Traffic Management Plan

Education

Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or working towards)

Job description

About The Position

The Works Supervisor (Natural Areas) leads a works team in the professional, diligent performance of duties associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of Council’s parks and gardens to a best practice standard, and assists the Works Coordinator to coordinate resources in a proactive, cost effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and support works staff to ensure timely completion of daily and monthly programs, whilst overseeing the completion and submission of staff timesheets
• Provide on-call support, coordinating staff, plant and materials in emergency situations
• Ensure WHS procedures, inductions, and risk assessments are followed and documented
• Report incidents and assist with investigations and safety improvements
• Assist with quality and environmental processes, including required documentation
• Assist with preparing quotations, including calculating material and resource needs

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About You

• Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or working towards) with relevant workplace experience.
• Previous work experience in the implementation and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements for road maintenance and construction activities.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
• White Card
• Current class C Driver Licence.
• ‘Prepare a work zone’ Traffic Management Plan Certificate

What We Offer

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week, 4-day work week
• A gross weekly salary from $1,654.91 to $1,735.63 based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience. Plus 12% superannuation.
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• Applications close on 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

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