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Urban Works Supervisor

This is a hands-on role that will plan and undertake maintenance, repair and refurbishment of Council’s urban services and infrastructure.  Ensure Council’s urban assets are well maintained through forward planning, repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment.General Duties & ResponsibilitiesCoach and develop all employees within the managed area through on the job or professional development training;Promote, by leading by example, good work ethic; recognition of good work; and control unjustified absences from the workplace;Organise, and/or be involved in worksite risk assessments as well as regular safety auditsSupervise sub-contractors and ensure that their services are provided in an effective and efficient manner;Ensure staff and sub-contractors comply with Council policies and procedures in particular, Workplace Health and Safety practices;Promote Council’s image whilst meeting and consulting with contractors, sub-contractors and/or other clients;Ensure workplans for staff are accurate and up to date.Oversee and collate all paperwork associated with time sheets, plant sheets, daily running sheets, contractors’ records, claim forms, risk assessment forms etc.;Closely monitor all types of leave ensuring that all leave taken complies with the latest Local Government Award, Certified Agreement and Council’s Policies relating to the taking of leave;Ensure that all incidents are appropriately dealt with and reported promptly, appropriately and accurately; Conduct annual staff reviews and performance management for the supervised area in conjunction with Works Manager;ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDPossess well developed leadership to ensure full productivity of the supervised team;Possess sound interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to the extent required to communicate with people with varying levels of education and understanding;Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment;Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and execute works undertaken in the urban works space;Demonstrated knowledge in the use of a range of hand tools, small plant items and equipment relevant to the supervised area;Demonstrated competency in the operation of a range of plant (i.e. loader, skidsteer loader, backhoe, slashers, motor vehicle up to HR capacity; For further information please contact Human Resources Coordinator Terri Paine on 07 4742 4100 or terrip@cloncurry.qld.gov.au Applications Close Monday 5th July 2021 at 12:00pmCLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Cloncurry 4824