Works Supervisor (Parks)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of Trade vehicle

Professional development

Aquatic centre membership discount

EAP for family

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Works Supervisor (Parks) to lead a team in the construction, maintenance and repair of parks and gardens to best-practice standards. You will coordinate resources alongside the Works Coordinator to deliver pro-active, cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or progression towards it), White Card and a Class C licence, plus a Traffic Management Plan certificate.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Emergency coordination

WHS awareness

Reading drawings

Traffic management

Education

Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works

White Card

Class C Driver Licence

Job description

Full time, Permanent

11h ago , from Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Works Supervisor (Parks) 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

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

• Permanentfull time, 38 hours per week, 4-day work week
• A gross weekly salary from $1,654.91 to $1,735.63based 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.