The role & you
Responsibilities
Mid Coast Council is seeking a Works Supervisor to join our Operations North team, based at our Gloucester depot. The position will report directly to the Works Engineer (Construction & Maintenance) and will be responsible for coordinating work crews in the effective service delivery of:
* Construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, footpaths, cycleways and storm-water drainage networks
* Providing construction and maintenance services to transport assets
* Delivering planned maintenance programs
* Delivering capital works projects
* Emergency/disaster response and repair (respond to emergencies and natural disaster damage on transport assets, including repairs)
To apply for this position, you must hold a
minimum
of Certificate III in Civil Construction or have relevant experience, and have working knowledge of road, drainage and bridge construction and maintenance.
The Successful Applicant Will Also
* Demonstrate strong leadership skills, such as; communication, delegation and people management
* Be committed to achieving organisational outcomes through collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders
* Have a sound working knowledge of WHS requirements in construction and maintenance and contribute to the implementation of Council's safety culture values
* Display effective time-management and problem-solving capabilities
* Be able to be a part of the "on call" rotating roster
What we offer?
* A leaseback use vehicle will be discussed with the successful candidate.
* Working across a nine-day fortnight
* Flexible work/life policy
* Above Award Parental Leave provisions
* Generous leave entitlements
* Flexible novated lease options available through multiple providers
* Ongoing personal and professional development programs
* Study assistance and study leave
* Journey to work cover
* Other allowances may become available (i.e overtime)
Salary:
Commencing salary package circa range $85,900 to $103,150 p.a. plus superannuation (dependent on candidates previous skills and experience)
Location:
This position will be based at our Works Depot located on Oak Street, Gloucester. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure:
Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date:
Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Ruth Hallett - Works Engineer who is the hiring manager for this role. Ruth can be reached on or at
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton - Human Resources Advisor who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on or at
How To Apply
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Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About The MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
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