The details:

As a Supervisor within our Roads and Drains team you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the activities of assigned operational maintenance teams, your duties will include: 

• ensuring effective and safe operational maintenance delivery by coordinating and supervising the day to day operations of a number of small teams (consisting of crew leaders, labourers and truck/plant operators)  
• developing both scheduled and unscheduled work programs including managing all resources to ensure works are completed to Council's agreed quality standards in a cost effective in timely manner
• reviewing, assessing and managing customer requests relating to maintenance functions 
• developing the skills of your assigned teams to ensure your team members are performing their tasks safely and effectively 
• managing subcontractor performance on maintenance projects
• providing support to management in the development of annual budget/s, annual plant and equipment request submissions, as well as policies, procedures and guidelines

You'll be required to develop and maintain a level of technical expertise that will enable you to come up with a range of solutions relating to maintenance issues. Please note - this role requires the participation in council's "After Hours On-Call and Programmed Overtime Roster" service.

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This position is internally titled "Supervisor Operations" 

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated experience working within a similar position. You will have a solid level of experience in delivering a range of maintenance and construction activities related to transport and civil infrastructure and experience leading operational teams. We'll need you to bring your well developed communication skills, people and day to day management skills as well as an ability to understand risk and governance issues at a level applicable to this position. Please note - safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake any manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience we'll need you to hold a current truck licence (minimum MR class), Construction Induction card, and ideally Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification. You must also have or be willing to obtain a Traffic Management Implementation licence (or similar) within 3 months of commencement. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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