Position Type
Permanent full time
Salary
$66,303 to $ 74,250 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
In your new role you will Supervise a work crew in the safe and efficient undertaking of maintenance and upgrading activities for Council’s public works infrastructure in a safe and efficient manner.Duties of the position include (but not limited to):
- Assist the Technical Officer in assessing and planning for work site projects
- Manage and be responsible for people on the work site including, but not limited to, the work crew and contractors
- The efficient and effective use of resources on the work site including, but not limited to, the work crew, contractors, plant, equipment, tools and materials
- Carry out work on issued orders ensuring work instructions to workers on site are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
- Responsible for Work Health and Safety requirements for people on the work site
- Complete administration and paperwork as required
Position requirements
- Current Class C Driver’s licence – manual transmission (essential)
- Current Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) - essential
- MR Class Driver’s Licence (desirable)
- Current Confined Spaces certificate (desirable)
- Current Traffic Controller – Stop/Slow certificate (desirable)
- Power line awareness (desirable)
About you
Your good oral and written communication skills are essential to ensure directions and instructions are carried out promptly and accurately. In addition, your strong influencing and leadership skills are required to steer the crew to complete work activities on time and within estimated costs. Your ability to enthuse and motivate staff and to provide on the job training will be most sought after.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
Please visit our website
Applications close: 11:30pm 3 March 2026