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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Pre-Employment Screening
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
* Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
* Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information .
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
* Have your Resume document ready to go.
* Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
* You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
* Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
Essential
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
* Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
* Do you hold a Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Frontline Management or equivalent qualification?
* Demonstrate your ability to lead, supervise and organise staff to achieve objectives and manage performance effectively.
* Detail your proven ability to plan, estimate, organise and supervise construction/maintenance resources effectively.
* Detail your strong communication skills for information sharing, consultation, conflict resolution and negotiation across the organisation and community.
* Detail your competence in developing, implementing and reviewing workplace safety and environmental management plans.
* Do you hold a Current Vehicle Licence (Car)?
Desirable
* Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training.
* Local Government/Public Sector experience.
* General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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