The Shire of Plantagenet is seeking an experienced Principal Works Supervisor to lead onsite construction and maintenance activities across our operations. This role is central to delivering high-quality municipal engineering projects for our community.
You will oversee daily operations across road construction and maintenance, parks and gardens, and workshop/depot functions. Working closely with the Manager Operations, you’ll coordinate staff, contractors, plant, and resources to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising staff and contractors across construction, maintenance, and parks.
- Ensuring compliance with Shire standards, policies and traffic management plans
- Providing technical guidance, training support, and corrective direction
- Conducting infrastructure inspections and setting out survey control
- Assisting with project costing, scheduling, and progress monitoring
- Coordinating plant maintenance and contributing to procurement planning
- Managing stock registers, RAMM data collection, and timesheet checks
- Supporting emergency service activities when required
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
- Supervisory experience in road and drainage construction
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use survey equipment
- Experience with stormwater installation and cost estimating
- Civil Engineering qualifications or extensive road construction experience
- WHS and Basic Traffic management training
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy and ability to manage workloads
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy plant and vehicles
- Knowledge of estimating practices and plant operation
Competitive conditions of employment are offered including a salary in the range of $75,302.20 to $100,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation contribution and co-contributions of up to 5%. The appointed person will be required to work 76 hours per fortnight on a 9-day fortnightly cycle.
For further information or to apply, view the Application Package or phone (08) 9892 1111.
Applications addressed to the undersigned, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4.15pm, 15 May 2026.
The Shire of Plantagenet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. We are actively encouraging people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for available positions.
Julian Murphy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |