Supervisor Capital Works

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community. Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire. We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of: We lead with enthusiasm and purpose We are open, honest and respectful We foster well-being and creativity We achieve our goals and succeed togetherWe are looking for: If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Supervisor Capital Works. The position plays a key role in providing a high level of service in the construction and renewal of Councils’ Infrastructure. The position ensures the work team achieves the scheduled works for capital and renewal projects and other associated activities in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Some specific tasks include: Leading, motivating and working within a team environment to achieve agreed outcomes. Interpretation of plans and technical drawings and the ability to accurately set out works from surveyed marks. Delegating work tasks to multi-skilled Labourers and multi-skilled Operators whilst supervising. Programming and scheduling work activities on a daily basis. Operating and maintaining major plant (grader, roller, backhoe, forklift, loader, etc.) and minor plant (power tools, chainsaw, etc). The successful candidate will meet the criteria set out in the Position Description below. Enjoy our Employee Benefits This opportunity offers: A permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week/9 day fortnight) Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,266.00 to $1,466.85 per 38 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience) Brightness of future Security Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council. Other benefits include: Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 based on award conditions 11% superannuation Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service Education and training support Flexible work hours Attractive salary packaging scheme. Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year) Fitness Passport Health and Wellbeing days Commuter Car Lease Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team Location: This position is based at the Byron Depot, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons. Contact: Mark Maladay - Team Leader Capital Works - (02) 6685 9342 Closing date: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday, 3 March 2024. Late applications will not be permitted. Position Description: Download the Supervisor Capital Works Position Description (PDF,549KB) To stay up to date with Council vacancies sign up for a job alert via the following link. Current vacancies - Byron Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. Pre-Employment Screening Process: Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel. Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.HOW TO APPLY: Click on the Apply button where you will be redirected to Councils website.