Field Supervisor

**About Us**

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

**About this Position**:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Supervisor to join our Roads department. The Field Supervisor is a key member of the Roads and Quarry Section within the Chief Operating Office. The primary function of the Field Supervisor is to independently lead teams in road construction, maintenance, and quarry operations, while also providing crucial support to the Works Coordinator when required. This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

**What We can offer you**:

- Attractive salary
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

**What we trust you to deliver**:

- Lead multiple teams in road construction and maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and timeliness.
- Strategically manage and allocate resources to optimise team efficiency and productivity while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and timelines.
- Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement, implementing and monitoring quality control practices.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and collaborative problem-solving.

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Certificate IV in Civil Construction or Frontline Management and/or relevant experience.
- Essential qualifications including licences, certifications and tickets
- Proven leadership experience in civil construction, with expertise in road maintenance and supervising contractors.
- Advanced skills in resource allocation, problem-solving, and quality assurance in high-risk work environments.

**Full position description**:
**Full Time**:76 hours a fortnight fortnight with an RDO

**Salary**: A salary range from $41.17 to $47.34 per hour + superannuation

**Closing date**:**Monday 22 September 2025 at 9:00am

**Contact**: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Bryce Kiley, Works Coordinator, on 02 66201655

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.