RJED Infrastructure Supervisor

About the role

The Shire of Carnarvon is looking for an RJED Infrastructure Supervisor to lead, supervise and support its RJED Verge Maintenance Crew in delivering roadside, verge and streetscape maintenance across Carnarvon. The role reports to the Facilities Services Operations Manager and oversees a team of roughly 10 people. It is a hands-on leadership position involving daily coordination, task allocation, on-the-job training and mentoring.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the RJED Verge Maintenance Crew, fostering a positive, inclusive and respectful team culture
• Plan, coordinate and allocate daily work such as mowing, brush cutting, weed control, street tree maintenance and minor civil works
• Mentor and train employees, and monitor attendance, punctuality and workplace conduct
• Oversee the safe operation, allocation and maintenance of plant, machinery, tools and equipment, including risk assessments
• Monitor the quality of maintenance works and manage resources for value for money
• Uphold the Shire's core values, comply with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and WHS legislation, and attend the WHS committee meetings

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams and working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to do physically demanding, hands-on work alongside the team
• Experience in weed management, chemical handling, vegetation maintenance and operating plant and machinery
• Experience coordinating maintenance programs and monitoring team performance
• Desirable: experience in multi-agency operations, regional emergency programs or interdepartmental community safety initiatives, and previous experience in a similar role

Required skills

• WA driver's licence C Class (essential) or MR Class (desirable)
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Ticket (BWTM)
• Chemical Handling Ticket (or ability to obtain it)
• Operating Machinery Tickets (desirable)

What we offer

• Salary of $103,885.23 per year plus superannuation, district allowance and housing allowance (if eligible)
• $5,000 retention bonus after 3 years of service
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 2 public holidays, training and development opportunities
• Travel assistance for annual leave, gym and club membership subsidies, and aquatic centre access

Applications close on 4pm Monday 30 November 2026; the Shire may close early or start shortlisting before then.