Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Roads Supervisor – Construction

• An exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader
• Permanent Full time role 
• Fortnightly rostered day off

We are looking for a skilled and experienced people leader to join our civil infrastructure team team as a Roads Supervisor - Construction.

As the Supervisor, you will contribute to the effective and efficient execution of construction projects that enhance the infrastructure and overall well-being of our community. As a leader in the construction team, this position holds the responsibility of overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality benchmarks, and project timelines. 

In this role will be responsible for:

• Oversee and manage the Road Construction team, ensuring the efficient maintenance of the Council's Civil Infrastructure in accordance with established council standards.
• Coordinate and program the delivery of routine works in collaboration with the Manager Civil Infrastructure including allocating resources required, plant & equipment and materials.
• Completing site and project risk assessments prior to commencing work onsite.
• Undertaking workplace safety audits and implementation of corrective actions within Councils standards

For more information about the role, please read the Position Description. 

ABOUT US

The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.

The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

This role offers the opportunity for you to be part of a competent, high performance team, along with opportunities for ongoing training. We offer a salary starting at $85,541 to $104,379 gross per annum plus superannuation. The starting salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position.

In addition you will also have access to a range of benefits including:

• 9-day fortnight
• Access to training opportunities
• Generous sick and annual leave entitlements
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service
• Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness.

OUR VALUES

If you're looking to join a values led organisation, these are our pillars that build our culture:

• Respect - We acknowledge and understand others' cultures, belifs and skills
• Accountability - We do what we say we're going to do and own our mistakes 
• Communication - We proactively communicate and adapt our message to suit our audience
• Continuous Improvement - We challenge the way we do things, if not, why not?
• Customer Focus - We provide customer centred service 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Alex Saju, Manager Civil Infrastructure on (02) 6746 1755.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.

Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received.  If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.