Site Supervisor (Spoil Processing)

About the role

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor (Spoil Processing) for its Works team, leading the day-to-day operations of the spoil processing site in Myocum, NSW. It is a hands-on leadership role overseeing spoil processing, land rehabilitation, plant operations and a small team, with a rostered on-call service and possible overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily site operations and spoil processing activities
• Supervise and support a small team of plant operators
• Manage material handling, stockpiles and land rehabilitation works
• Plan and schedule site activities and monitor plant, equipment and resources
• Manage soil and water testing, including sample collection, validation and data recording
• Interpret plans, levels and technical specifications and maintain accurate records and reports
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety and environmental requirements
• Work with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams and identify improvements to site performance and safety

Required profile

• Experience leading crews in civil construction, bulk earthworks, quarrying, resource recovery or land rehabilitation
• Experience operating or supervising heavy plant such as excavators, loaders and dozers
• Sound understanding of rehabilitation works, drainage shaping, stockpile management and site operations
• Current driver's licence and White Card
• Ability to read and interpret plans, levels and technical drawings

Required skills

• Operational knowledge of earthmoving and material handling
• Strong communication, leadership and customer service skills
• Highly regarded: Certificate in Civil Construction, MR licence, First Aid certificate, erosion and sediment control knowledge, cost monitoring experience

What we offer

• Full-time position (38 hours per week, 9-day fortnight, Monday to Friday)
• Salary in the range of $1,403.59 to $1,626.28 per week under the NSW Local Government (State) Award
• 12% superannuation, commuter lease vehicle, annual salary reviews and long service leave from 5 years' service
• Educational support, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport and MyLeave