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Works supervisor (temporary opportunity up to 15 months)

Newcastle
Temporary
Bendigo Advertiser
Posted: 17 March
Offer description

Job Details

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Trades & Services

Job location: Waratah, NSW, AU, 2298

Job reference number: 104885

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $119000.0-$127696.0

Role Overview

You're a purposeful leader who understands the why and connects everyday moments to the bigger picture. You're ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW.

Responsibilities
* Lead and support a team to deliver safe, efficient and high‐quality road construction and maintenance work as part of the Road Maintenance and Resilience Division.
* Coordinate resources, manage day‐to‐day activities, and ensure accurate reporting across safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
* Participate in an on‐call component, responding to incidents and operational needs as required.
* Work within a brand‐new project that forms part of a busy and fast‐paced construction program.
* Give exposure to a broad variety of tasks and responsibilities, covering different aspects of project delivery and day‐to‐day operational work.
* Manage risks by monitoring performance and safety data, resolving issues, and ensuring all work complies with policy, contractual, WHS and environmental obligations.
* Support managers and engineers with minor projects, exercising relevant delegations and assisting with estimating and contract management to ensure work is delivered to agency standards and timeframes.
* Work as a fixed‐term role (until 31 August 2027) located at Waratah.

For more information on the role and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

Qualifications

You have solid experience in civil construction, road maintenance, traffic management or foreman‐level work, with the ability to interpret project, construction and contract documentation. You're confident leading crews and supervising both direct‐control and contractor teams to deliver safe, efficient and high‐quality work. You communicate clearly, manage conflict effectively and build positive, productive team environments. Your collaborative, hands‐on leadership style motivates crews to perform at their best. You also hold relevant trade qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience, along with any required tickets or certifications for agency works.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award‐winning flexible and hybrid work options. This is an in‐person, on‐site role.

EEO Statement

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Contact

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 15th March 2026. For more information about this role, please contact

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