Supervisor Roads Gellibrand COS55

Job No: COS55
Location: Gellibrand

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Services and Operations team as Supervisor Roads in a Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based at the Gellibrand depot.

As Supervisor Roads you will:

  • Respond to customer service requests in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Comply with approved works programs in line with budget responsibilities.
  • Provide a safe work environment for all team members.
  • Provide clear direction for team members and coordinate the daily tasks across the nominated work sites including all resources, advising plant, materials and personnel requirements to minimise delays and maximise organisational and customer efficiency. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the Team Leader in liaising with the public in resolution of customer requests through either programming or completion of works.
  • Being responsible for nominated works crews accurate completion of timesheets and plant log sheets.
  • Being able to identify, assess and control all OH&S hazards.
  • Assist Team Leaders in investigation and implementation of new technologies and work practices to enhance service delivery and reduce costs.

 

 About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

  • Experience in the supervision of Civil Engineering projects including road construction and maintenance.
  • Experience in setting priorities, planning workloads, and meeting deadlines within allocated resources available.
  • Ability to adapt to increased responsibility and respond positively to changing work practices.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team to achieve set targets and goals within budget constraints.
  • Demonstrated experience in Project management – ensuring accurate record keeping and monitoring of budgets.
  • Ability to effectively lead, motivate and support work teams.
  • Current manual drivers licence and white card are essential.
  • Prefer truck licence and/or required machinery tickets such as grader, roller, loader, excavator and skid steer and chainsaw competency ticket.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $36.53 to $41.49 per hour including industry allowance plus superannuation.

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
    3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

 Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac Otway Shire

Our shire offers a rewarding lifestyle change and is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline. Colac is the key industrial, commercial and service centre for the shire and surrounding region with a population of 12,000. Apollo Bay is the other major urban centre with a permanent population of 1,000 that swells to over 15,000 during the summer season. If you’re interested in working alongside the Colac Otway community, engaging in local projects and helping to make Colac Otway Shire the great place it is, work with us!