In this role you will supervise a number of work teams carrying out civil engineering maintenance projects on roads, bridges, stormwater drainage and related public infrastructure assets throughout Tweed Shire. The position requires technical investigation of issues, planning, providing advice, and communicating information to relevant management, engineering professionals, staff, contractors and community members.
About the role:
- supervise work teams
- work with a large team and be responsible for the direction, supervision, performance management, skills training and productivity of staff within area of responsibility
- allocates and schedules staff, contractors and plant for civil maintenance and minor construction works
- responsible for both time frames and budget allocations to ensure completion of works.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Frontline Management or equivalent, and extensive experience in civil construction
- Demonstrated ability to plan ahead, foresee and resolve future problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct staff to achieve objectives
- Experience in a supervisor role, managing teams and resolve staff conflict
- A self-motivated team player willing to make a positive difference for the community
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 16 January 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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