Full time, Permanent

12h ago , from Muswellbrook Shire Council

The Works Supervisor (Natural Areas) leads a works team in the professional, diligent performance of duties associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of Council’s parks and gardens to a best practice standard, and assists the Works Coordinator to coordinate resources in a proactive, cost effective and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise, lead and support works staff to ensure timely completion of daily and monthly programs, whilst overseeing the completion and submission of staff timesheets
- Provide on-call support, coordinating staff, plant and materials in emergency situations
- Ensure WHS procedures, inductions, and risk assessments are followed and documented
- Report incidents and assist with investigations and safety improvements
- Assist with quality and environmental processes, including required documentation
- Assist with preparing quotations, including calculating material and resource needs

About you

- Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or working towards) with relevant workplace experience.
- Previous work experience in the implementation and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements for road maintenance and construction activities.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret civil engineering drawings.
- White Card
- Current class C Driver Licence.




- 'Prepare a work zone' Traffic Management Plan Certificate

What we offer

- Permanentfull time, 38 hours per week, 4-day work week
- A gross weekly salary from $1,654.91 to $1,735.63based on demonstrated competencies, qualifications, skills and experience. Plus 12% superannuation.
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

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📌 Works Supervisor (Natural Areas) (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Muswellbrook Shire Council
📍 Muswellbrook