Let's start with the important stuff. This role includes:
* Salary from $76,322 per Annum (plus super) based on a 38-hour week.
* Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
* Generous leave entitlements.
* Gym discounts
The Site Supervisor – Water and Wastewater is responsible for leading the construction, maintenance and repair of Council's water and wastewater infrastructure to required standards. This hands-on role oversees a small team, manages project planning, estimates and scheduling, and ensures all works are delivered safely and efficiently. With a strong focus on safety, customer service and effective team leadership, the role plays a key part in supporting sustainable water and wastewater services across the region.
About You
You bring a strong foundation in civil construction, supported by your Certificate IV, and practical experience that has strengthened your confidence in coordinating works, managing schedules and applying sound problem-solving skills on site. You're comfortable working with estimates, planning tools and basic project systems, and you approach every task with a focus on safety, quality and doing things properly.
You communicate clearly, stay steady under pressure and contribute positively to the team around you. Whether supporting day-to-day operations or assisting with larger project activities, you rely on your technical knowledge, practical mindset and commitment to achieving reliable, high-standard outcomes.
At Council, we believe in looking out for each other and the community we serve. Whether you're out in the field or helping customers face-to-face, our values—wellbeing, inclusion, commitment, and transparency—guide everything we do.
We're looking for people who bring a positive attitude, take pride in their work, and support their teammates to do the same.
If you care about doing a good job and making a real difference every day, we'd love to have you on the team.
Want to help shape a better future for your community and work with a great bunch of people? Come join the water & Wastewater team – find out how below
In your application, tell us about…
* Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
* What makes you the best person for the role?
* Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
Please include a covering letter and a CV. We also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:
* Briefly introduce yourself,
* What do you think makes a good leader in a construction environment?
* Tell us about a time you solved a problem on site and kept work moving safely.
*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.
Please note:
* Only the five (3 written, 2 video) questions need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
* You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Water &Wastewater team?
* If you would like further information on the role, please contact David Bell, Project Officer on for a confidential discussion.
* Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
* Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.