ABOUT THE ROLE Full Time 12-month position Band 5: Base salary $78,829.40 including Industry Allowance 12% superannuation (no maintenance allowance) Fortnightly RDO Leadership opportunity As a member of the Periodic Maintenance leadership team, you will play a key role in preventative maintenance to maximise safety and longevity of Council’s road and road related assets. As the Supervisor you will oversee the delivery of Council’s road infrastructure including programmed and reactive maintenance works including but not limited to concreting works (footpaths, kerbs), bridges, major and minor culverts, guard rails, boat ramps, bus shelters, stormwater assets, drainage, sealed & unsealed roads, roadsides, and emergency response. Key responsibilities include: Leading the Structures teams and working closely with contractors. Prepare weekly work plans and review to ensure continuous improvement. Liaise with Coordinators to assist in preparing the annual work plans and budgets. Communicate with external stakeholders to help resolve concerns and specialist matters. Understanding requirements for programmed and reactive maintenance works. Oversee maintenance requests from the community and providing a high level of customer service. Assist with scoping and oversee the delivery of assigned infrastructure projects. Undertake labouring duties where required. ABOUT YOU To be successful you will have: Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) and relevant experience in Concreting and Bridge construction and maintenance including the operation of plant and equipment mandatory, preference for Cert IV or commencement towards this. Experience in supervision and training of Road Maintenance Staff. Ability to conduct all purchase orders, conduct JSAs and ensure OH&S compliance. Other desirable qualifications: Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision. Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. ABOUT US South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US! Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles Ongoing training and professional development opportunities South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions Mentoring, coaching and secondments Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to purchase additional leave Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions For more benefits, Please Click Here! POSITION DESCRIPTION To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE. CLOSING DATE Applications close Midnight Wednesday 23 July 2025. CONTACT Enquiries to: Denis Manners, Coordinator Periodic Maintenance on 5662 9182 NEXT STEPS If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! For further information on our recruitment process please click here. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job. Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one. South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements. All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above. If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
