Lead hands-on crews maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our city moving
Step into a frontline leadership role delivering real outcomes for the community

Fixed-term opportunity to January 2027 — make your mark on essential city assets

About the role

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll play a key role in delivering the maintenance and repair of Council's Heavy Patching program of works. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you'll supervise a small team, plan and coordinate daily works, ensure WHS compliance, and monitor cost, quality and performance outcomes.

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity through to January 2027, ideal for an experienced supervisor who thrives in an operational, hands-on environment.

About you

• You're a practical leader with strong experience in civil construction, maintenance or infrastructure environments and are comfortable supervising crews.
• You bring sound technical knowledge of road and drainage maintenance, can confidently interpret plans and drawings, and understand how to balance safety, quality, time and cost.
• You're respected for your communication style, ability to motivate teams, and commitment to WHS and customer service.
• Comfortable using mobile technology and maintenance management systems.
• You hold a Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) or have substantial experience in road drainage and maintenance, along with a current MR licence and a White Card.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $66,450.68) + superannuation, depending on your capabilities and experience
• Fix-Term Full Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Please reach out leon.petrohelos@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 0407 061 332 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.