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 infrastructure 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
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week, 4-day work week
- A gross weekly salary from $1591.26 to $1707.71 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
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Peter Ball, Manager Works on (02) 6549 3812.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email [email protected].
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
- Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
- Applications close on 14 June 2026 at 11:59pm.
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