Supervisor Construction & Maintenance - Crows Nest & Goombungee

Toowoomba Regional Council

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Date posted: September 27, 2025

Closes: Oct 27, 2025


TAKE
THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CAREER

Supervisor - Civil Construction and Maintenance, Crows
Nest and Goombungee Depot

Are you ready to lead from the front and build a better future
in a close-knit rural community?

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a motivated and
experienced Supervisor to join our team at the Crowns Nest and
Goombungee Depots. This is your opportunity to step up into a
leadership role and make a real impact by delivering essential
infrastructure projects across our region.

We're looking for team players who are ready to lead by example,
grow professionally, and enjoy a better work-life balance –
all in a supportive and safety-first environment.

About the Opportunity

We currently have two (2) permanent full-time Supervisor
positions available. As a Supervisor, you’ll lead and mentor
a dedicated team to deliver Council’s civil construction and
maintenance programs.

Location: Crows Nest and Goombungee Depot (North of
Toowoomba)
Salary: $93,246.16 – $106,073.35 p.a. (plus 17.5% leave
loading + up to 12.65% super)
Schedule: Nine-day fortnight with flexible leave
arrangements

What We Offer

Working for Council means more than just a job –
it’s a chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying a
great rural lifestyle:

  • Nine (9) day fortnight – more time for you!
  • Career development and leadership training
  • Up to 12.65% superannuation + salary sacrificing
    options
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Access to the Fitness Passport for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 support for you
    and your household
  • Corporate discounts on health insurance
  • Strong team culture and a proactive safety-first
    mindset
  • Active Social Club – join in regular events and
    activities

About You

This is a perfect fit if you:

  • Want to grow into a leadership role or build on your
    existing supervisory experience
  • Enjoy working outdoors and making a visible difference in
    the community
  • Have a passion for safety, teamwork, and quality
    outcomes
  • Are ready to take the next step in your civil construction
    career

Key Requirements

You’ll need (or be willing to obtain within the required
timeframe):

  • Certificate III in Civil Construction (mandatory on
    commencement)
  • Certificate IV in Civil Construction (or commit to
    obtaining)
  • WHS Construction White Card
  • Traffic Management Implementation (MUTCD)
  • Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Parts 1 &
    2
  • Manual ‘C’ Class Driver Licence

How to apply:

To apply, please send us:

  1. Your current resume
  2. A short document (max 2 pages) that
    explains how you meet the key Success Criteria listed in the
    Position Description.

For each Success Criteria:

  • Use a heading so it’s clear which one you’re
    talking about.
  • Give examples from your own experience – tell us what
    you did, how you did it, and what happened as a result.

Important: If you don’t respond to each
key Success Criteria, your application might not be considered.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a
Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to
assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational
requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure
that you have followed the instructions outlined
above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for
information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.
 Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information:

Please contact Nathan Whittaker, Coordinator Construction and
Maintenance North on (07) 46 983 *** within business hours.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 October 2025 at
11.45pm.

About
Council

The Toowoomba region is about
rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense
of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council
services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of
approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about
delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents
and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success
depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff
and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and
opportunities to develop your career.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Supervisor Construction & Maintenance North (1274).pdf
- Position Description - Supervisor Construction & Maintenance North (1392).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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