Supervisor Roads & Drainage

Supervisor Roads and Drainage – Sarina Depot

Are you an experienced civil construction supervisor with a passion for maintaining and improving roads and drainage infrastructure? Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Supervisor Roads and Drainage to lead and manage operational teams delivering maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrade works across our community.

About This Opportunity

As the Supervisor Roads and Drainage, you will work under general direction to deliver road and drainage maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrade works in line with agreed service levels. This role provides leadership to operational staff, supports effective planning and scheduling, and offers technical advice relating to roads and drainage infrastructure, including restoration works following natural disaster events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage staff within the Roads and Drainage team, including operational staff management, timesheet review and approval, performance management and staff development. Plan, schedule and deliver maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrade works for roads and drainage infrastructure, including minor projects and natural disaster restoration works. Monitor worksites, plant and equipment utilisation to ensure tasks are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with agreed service levels and work standards. Provide technical advice, undertake inspections, compile defect lists and contribute to Council’s asset management and maintenance management systems. Support budget monitoring and cost control by preparing cost estimates and preliminary budgets for assigned maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Promote a safe, positive and productive workplace culture, including workplace health and safety, environmental compliance, continuous improvement and responsive customer service.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualification in Civil Construction or a related field, such as Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent. Current General Construction Safety Induction ‘White’ Card. Current QLD “C” Class Driver’s Licence (manual) or interstate equivalent, noting interstate licences must be transferred to QLD within three months of commencement. Current Traffic Management qualifications, minimum Traffic Management Implementation. Practical and relevant experience in roads and drainage maintenance and/or construction, including experience in a senior supervisory role. Experience leading and managing teams, planning and schedulingmaintenance activities, and supporting workplace health and safety and quality systems. Well-developed interpersonal, communication, team management, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors and members of the public. Well-developed computer skills with the ability to use corporate systems, including maintenance and asset management systems and Microsoft Office products.

In return, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team as well as benefiting from:

Base annual salary from $86,710.48 to $95,769.76 Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply) Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 Day Fortnight Roster May be eligible for salary sacrificing options Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts Study and assistance programs for career development Learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Employee health and wellbeing initiatives Active Social Clubs

Interested in joining the team?

If you are ready to lead a team that helps maintain and improve essential roads and drainage infrastructure for the Mackay region, we would love to hear from you. Bring your supervisory experience, technical capability and commitment to safe, high-quality service delivery to this important community-focused role.

To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria .

Advertising closes: 27 August 2026

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.