• Lead the delivery of essential water infrastructure that keeps a city running every day
• Step into a hands-on leadership role where no two projects or sites are the same
• Take charge of crews, contractors and construction outcomes from planning through to completion

About the role

Join a high-performing Water Operations team delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Coffs Harbour region. As Supervisor Water Minor Construction, you will lead the planning and delivery of minor construction and maintenance works across water and wastewater systems, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role combines on-site leadership with project coordination: you'll oversee construction crews and contractors, manage resources and budgets, interpret plans, and ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality requirements. You'll also play a key role in improving processes, supporting capital works delivery and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and the community.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are an experienced supervisor from a water, civil or construction background, with a Certificate IV in Water Operations (or similar), a current MR licence and Construction Induction (White Card). You bring strong hands-on leadership capability, confidently managing crews, contractors and site activities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and efficiency. You have sound knowledge of water or wastewater systems, can interpret plans and coordinate works effectively, and communicate well with others to build positive working relationships and deliver reliable outcomes for the community.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $78,439.18) depending on your capabilities and experience + allowances + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• 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 to Kai Attree, Team Leader Water Services on kai.attree@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 06648 4886 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.