Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the role 

The Councils City Works Department is looking for a hard working individual for a Supervisor Road Maintenance position. This position will be responsible for providing efficient supervision of program and reactive road related maintenance work to ensure the flexible, efficient and productive daily delivery. 

This Supervisor Road Maintenance position will also be required for overseeing reactive & programmed maintenance programs to ensure that the requirements of the Road Management Plan are met.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Supervising scheduled maintenance work in accordance with the Road Management Plan and ensuring time frames are met;
• Responding to requests for maintenance of road reserves, storm-water, amenity, road furniture and concrete infrastructures;
• Liaising with other relevant Council Departments to plan for sustainable maintenance or improvements works at specific sites;
• Reviewing the Road Management Plan monthly.  Where necessary relay performance and provide advice on improvements, to staff and contractors; and
• Coordinating and overseeing the use of contractors, including understanding relevant contracts and responsibilities within the contracts.
• Road Grader operation for servicing our unsealed road network.

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week.

About you

As the preferred candidate, you will have

• Demonstrated knowledge in asset management relating to Road Management Plans;
• A Road Foreman, Superintendent of Works or Supervision Certificate qualification; and
• Knowledge and usage of Local Government work management systems.

Why Frankston Council?

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible working hours;
• 9 Day Fortnight Rostered Day Off;
• Access to professional and career development opportunities;
• Purchased leave; and
• Paid Parental leave.

This position is a Band 4 currently remunerated at $70,945.56 per annum plus superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Glenn Wansbrough on glenn.wansborough@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver License and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.