City of Greater Geraldton

Supervisor Rural Roads

Supervisor Rural Roads (Ref: 1308)

About the position:

Provide leadership and supervision to the Rural Roads team and actively contribute to the planning, maintenance, design and programming of civil asset management within the City’s Roads and Drainage team of the Maintenance Operations Branch. The position manages staff and contractors required for asset maintenance, construction and renewal in accordance with the approved annual budget.

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 Rural Roads team.
• Ensure Rural 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 Craig Weaver, Coordinator Roads and Drainage on (08) 9956 6673.

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, 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:

1. A current resume
2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Demonstrated experience in infrastructure maintenance and construction techniques for roads, carparks, stormwater drainage, bridges and major culverts

ii. Sound experience in staff supervision and management of a diverse work team, with experience in employee engagement through mentoring and 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 Friday 17 July 2026

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER