Supervisor Urban Roads (Ref: 1274)
About the position:
The Supervisor Urban Roads position is central to the effective planning, delivery and upkeep of the City’s road and drainage assets. Leading the Urban Roads, Drainage Construction and Jetting teams, the supervisor oversees maintenance, construction and renewal programs, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the approved annual budget. You will provide clear direction to staff and contractors, fostering high performance and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
This role is offered on a 9-day fortnight, giving you every second Friday off to recharge, plan adventures, or enjoy more time doing what matters to you.
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Urban Roads teams including road maintenance, drainage construction and jetting, and street cleaning.
- Ensure Urban Roads team activities are planned and completed effectively and safely, on a forward program basis, to the City’s defined standards, within agreed timeframes.
- Supervise worksites through out the City of Greater Geraldton to ensure the safety of the public and reduce risks associated with the City road and drainage infrastructure maintenance.
- Coordinate material, service supply, plant and equipment requirements and other resources required to undertake works.
For further information and to view the position description, visit
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Frances Mc Nabola, Coordinator Roads and Drainage on (08) 9956 6970.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will ideally hold a degree in a relevant discipline, however, applicants with lower‑level qualifications supported by substantial and demonstrated experience will be strong contenders and are encouraged to apply. Sound experience in civil asset maintenance such as roads, carparks, bridges and stormwater infrastructure is essential. The role also requires proven experience supervising teams and managing contractors, with the ability to deliver maintenance and construction services safely, efficiently and within approved programs and budgets.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary ranging from $89,127 per annum to $100,195 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 9-day fortnight
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
About the City:
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Interested in applying?
Visit the City’s website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
- A current resume
- A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:
i. Demonstrated experience with civil asset maintenance practices including sealed roads, carparks and stormwater infrastructure
ii. Sound experience in staff supervision and management of a diverse and/or multiple work teams, with experience in staff engagement through team mentoring/coaching
iii. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement work tasks as per annual works program to ensure timely actions in accordance with defined work standards, with the ability to solve common or on the job problems
iv. Sound computer skills with demonstrated competence in MS Office Applications and the ability to learn new software programs
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 6 May 2025.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
