Supervisor Grading

• A varied and challenging role, the successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing grading road surfacing operations which includes, supervising, and mentoring 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $89,269, plus up to 14% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Supervisor Grading 

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $89,269, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

Deliver maintenance for roads, bridges, and associated assets, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service. Ensure financial management, quality products, value for money, timely delivery and the health and safety of staff. You will be responsible for overseeing grading road surfacing operations which includes, supervising, and mentoring leading hands and crew members to perform works safely and efficiently.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability in leadership and management of teams.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and monitoring operational maintenance programs.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong people skills and communication skills. 
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and foster a customer service culture.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements: 

• Coordinate the human and physical resources in order to carry out maintenance activities.
• Ensure all standards are adhered to in assisting and developing quality management objectives and targets.  Leading grading crews in all aspects of maintenance grading works.
• Participate in pre-planning for all jobs.
• Organising staff, equipment, plant, and loading for best operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate staff training and facilitate staff development within their work teams.
• Participate in at least one continuous improvement project per annum.
• Other requests allocated to the team requiring tact, professionalism and judgement to respond to councilor requests or reputation risks in relation to maintenance and construction works.
• Champion technology improvements to support a mobile workforce. Contribute to the development of procedures in relation to area of work. 
• Work autonomously, cohesively and collaboratively with other council teams. 
• Participate in the development of a healthy and safe workplace. Embracing initiatives,
• information and training and incorporating safety into all daily activities. Demonstrate safe work behaviors, abiding by procedures, identifying and reporting hazards, and contributing to all aspects of a safe workplace culture
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with council's continuous improvement commitment.
• Complete other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the scope of this position.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Road Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 0417 447 264 or email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au.

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.