Supervisor - Urban

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Supervisor – Urban

Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full Time | $76,232 per annum + super

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in the field and knows how to get the best out of a team? Ready to take ownership of essential urban infrastructure that keeps a city running smoothly? This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your expertise will shape the look, safety and functionality of our streets and drainage systems.

We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Supervisor – Urban to lead our Drainage and Street Sweeping teams. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the delivery of maintenance and development programs across the municipality—ensuring work is efficient, compliant, and delivered to the highest standards.

About the Role

As Supervisor – Urban, you’ll be at the forefront of operational delivery—coordinating day-to-day activities, managing resources, and leading a skilled workforce to achieve outstanding results. From planning and budgeting to on-site problem solving, you’ll play a central role in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure.

You will:

• Lead and organise Drainage & Street Sweeping teams to maximise performance and productivity
• Plan, implement and monitor maintenance and capital works programs
• Ensure all works meet Council standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Provide practical solutions to operational challenges and community requests
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term asset management
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture through coaching, mentoring, and development

What You Bring

You’re more than technically capable—you’re a confident leader who can balance people, projects, and priorities with ease.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong leadership experience supervising teams in drainage, construction, or street maintenance
• Proven knowledge of drainage systems, street sweeping, and associated plant and equipment
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets and work programs
• Solid understanding of OH&S legislation and risk management practices
• The ability to interpret plans, specifications and apply them in the field
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset
• A relevant trade qualification (or equivalent experience) and required licences/certifications

If you’re driven, experienced, and ready to step into a role where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tim Farrugia - Maintenance Coordinator on ***email_hidden***.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 13 July 2026.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• Your current resume, including at least two referees
• A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria (use each as a heading)