Shoalhaven City Council

Central Drainage and Structures Supervisor

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $94,794 - $108,886 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with a 9-day fortnight
• Located at Bomaderry Works Depot, McIntyre Way Bomaderry
• Applications close Tuesday, 28 July 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
Support the day-to-day operations of the District Team, delivering multidisciplinary maintenance and construction activities across key infrastructure assets, including roads, drainage, traffic facilities, bridges, and related structures. Lead, supervise, and coordinate the Drainage and Structures Team to achieve operational objectives, maintain service standards, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Council requirements. The key duties of this role include:

• Civil infrastructure Construction and Maintenance activities City wide
• Parks & Open Spaces maintenance
• Key support role to senior Engineering management
• Daily site co-ordination including organising gangers, crews, plant, hire equipment and contractors. Resolving any site issues.
• Forward planning of construction or maintenance on-site works including monitoring the allocated budget for the task.
• Arrange contractors including assessment of suitability and ensure registration with BNG Conserve prior to engagement.
• Order materials and authorise orders and invoices.
• Ensure the team's plant is maintained and plant check sheets are completed.
• Supervise staff, trainees, contractors and park care groups, including covering absences, performance and behaviour management.
• Promptly handle staff issues relating to unacceptable conduct and/or unsatisfactory performance
• Review, interpret entitlements and approve timesheets. Monitor the use of overtime and higher duties.
• Coordinate training schedules for staff.
• Onboard and offboard staff.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate IV qualifications in Civil Construction/Maintenance or other related and equivalent qualifications and/or significant experience working in a similar level position.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Training Card (Whitecard)
• Current SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card for Traffic controller (TCR), Implement traffic control plans (IMP) and Prepare a work zone traffic management plan (PWZ)
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the supervision of a multi-discipline civil engineering maintenance or construction works.
• Experience in assessing hazards and managing risk issues related to maintenance and construction.
• Experience in planning, programming and scheduling including the ability to lead and organise multiple crews.
• Proof of right to work in Australia

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks.
4. Please outline your experience working with roads and roadside drainage.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Glen Mitchell - Engineering Officer- 02 4429 3818

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.