Master Planner

The Major Construction Supervisor role involves overseeing major construction and maintenance works for water and wastewater distribution and headwork facilities. This dedicated position requires planning, supervising, and leading a team to ensure optimal performance.

• Lead and manage the operations of a team within Council to enable Council to function at an optimal level.
  
• Exhibit leadership behaviours by showing initiative, taking responsibility for self and group actions and referring issues of ethics and probity.
  
• Support continuous improvement by identifying improvements to processes and practices and supporting change.

This role oversees a team of 8 direct reports and plays a key role in maintaining customer service standards, environmental protection, workplace safety and support the day-today operation for the team.

• Supervise and support a team to enable Council to function at an optimal level.
  
• Provide advice in relation to major sewer repairs to the Construction Coordinator.
  
• Actively promote involvement of staff in team meetings.
  
• Ensure adequate level and distribution of staffing is maintained to meet operational requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description 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.

• Certificate IV in Water Industry or relevant trade qualifications.
  
• Class C Driver's Licence.
  
• Current NSW SafeWork First Aid Certificate.
  
• Current National WHS Construction Card (SafeWork).
  
• Recent relevant experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure work.
  
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project or similar software.

This role requires a commitment to undertaking relevant workplace training and a willingness to work on call.

A demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service and follow defined WHS policies and procedures is also essential.

• Leadership and management skills.
  
• Ability to lead and promote teamwork.
  
• Knowledge of water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual who can demonstrate a strong understanding of the water industry and its challenges.

Applicants should have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a safe and healthy work environment.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people.