Operational Supervisor

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range $73k - $82k per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Transport Operations, you will assist with team supervision and undertake construction and maintenance activities and projects in accordance with Council's operations program.

About You

You will have team supervisory skills and experience and the ability to lead a team to ensure construction and maintenance activities are undertaken and completed in accordance with Council's operations program. You will thrive in a team environment and be able motivate team members to perform efficiently whilst in a safe manner, ensuring WHS guidelines are followed.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate level qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in construction and maintenance field
• Experience leading and supervising operational staff
• Ability to determine project requirements, including ability to interpret plans and execute work instructions
• Demonstrated experience in work management systems, planning processes and work prioritisation
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Physically capable/ fit to undertake the manual handling required in the role
• Valid Class MR Licence
• The right to live and work in Australia
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable

• Traffic Control and Traffic Management
• Chain Saw Operations
• Confined Space Entry
• Road Safety Roller
• Asbestos Awareness
• Chemcert
• Boat Licence

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

Applications close Sunday, 13th September 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.