The Opportunity
This is a rare but exciting opportunity to join Whitsunday Regional Council as a Works Supervisor based in Collinsville. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, be recognised for your work, and enjoy a slower pace of life, this might be the move you've been waiting for.
Collinsville is a mining town of around 1,500 people, where life is simple, the community is close, and there’s no such thing as peak hour. It’s got all the essentials, a primary and high school, IGA, a couple of pubs, and a strong sense of community. And when you need a change of scenery, you're just over an hour from the coast in Bowen and only two hours from Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.
You’ll be part of a team that values clear communication, accountability, and a good work ethic, backed by a coordinator who’s already made a real difference in shaping a positive culture at the depot.
Please note this is not a FIFO role
What’s on offer:
Base salary $87,979 – $93,513 + overtime (dependent on skills and experience)
Regular overtime
9-day fortnight
Locality allowance paid fortnightly
Community use of a Council Vehicle
2-bedroom duplex unit ($300 per week, walking distance to depot)
Relocation support up to $8,000
What you’ll bring
In this role, you’ll lead a close-knit team delivering vital road and drainage works across the region. It’s hands-on and fast-paced, but incredibly rewarding.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong supervision experience within this field or has excellent knowledge of roads and drainage. You don’t need to be an expert with computers, but you do need to be comfortable with basic reporting and spreadsheets
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising small teams of road crews
Being on the ground with crews 80-90% of the time
Overseeing RMPC/ TMR maintenance works and ensuring compliance with specifications
Coordinating inspections, reporting, and defect backlog updates using Excel and Council systems
Maintaining safety and efficiency onsite and working closely with the Works Coordinator
You’ll need:
Driver’s Licence and White Card – non-negotiable
MR licence (or willingness to obtain)
Traffic Management Implementation Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
Traffic Control Ticket (or willingness to obtain)
Bonus if you have:
RMPC ( Road Maintenance Performance Contract) / TMR compliance experience
Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
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