Title:  Works Supervisor - Bendigo

• We collaborate with our partners to mitigate risk and leverage better safety, environmental and social outcomes.
• We deliver value for money commercial outcomes through competitive pricing and creating

market tension.

• We provide expert emergency management response and recovery capability to keep our roads open for the community.

We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

About the Role

*This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 September 2025*

The Works Supervisor - Bendigo will lead a crew of road workers delivering bituminous spray sealing, line marking and road maintenance activities. You will supervise the use of a range of different equipment in line with approved processes and in accordance with established safety, environmental and quality procedures.

You will work with the Team Leader – Sealing Bendigo to develop delivery strategy, establish required contracts, monitor finances and associated business processes required to meet the delivery needs.

After hours Emergency response capabilities and overtime are requirements of this role, and opportunities may be available to travel within the state to assist with broader Emergency responses.

Whilst this role is primarily based at Junortoun Depot, you may be occasionally required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the broader SRS business.

The standard hours for this position are 7.30am to 4.00pm, however you may be required to undertake out of standard hours shifts as part of a regular pattern or roster cycle Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, and/or afternoon/night shifts. This may include occasional overnight travel.

To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

As a key team member of the SRS Surfacing Delivery team, you will be responsible for contributing to the following outcomes:

• Promote a safety culture that encourages reporting.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
• Contribute to the cost effective, timely and quality delivery of spray sealing and line marking services aligned with the requirements of contracts and performance-based agreements.
• Exercise professional judgement in the application of policies and procedures.
• Exercise independent judgement in work scheduling matters to achieve required outcomes.
• Use negotiation and influencing skills to reach successful outcomes.
• Strive for continuous improvement and support innovation.
• Adherence to and role modelling of the VPS code of conduct and associated behaviours.
• Apply well developed leadership skills to directly manage, develop, and motivate field personnel
• Responsiveness to assist the broader SRS teams situated across Victoria

Key Selection Criteria.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will effectively deliver project tasks such as inspections and routine maintenance in accordance with traffic management plans, safety procedures, and established policies. They will demonstrate sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills by following guidelines or seeking guidance when needed, while also contributing to continuous improvement through quality-focused ideas and practices. Additionally, they will understand and apply relevant policies, support team capability by sharing knowledge and feedback, and actively seek opportunities for personal development.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the successful candidate will also demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by comfortably adjusting to changing priorities and collaborating across teams. They will show strong self-awareness by understanding the impact of their emotional responses and using feedback to improve their performance. Additionally, they will contribute to a positive team environment by working cooperatively, sharing information, and supporting colleagues when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• • Current Victorian Drivers licence
  • Current Medium Rigid truck licence
  • Civil Construction Safety Induction Card, Traffic Management Ticket, 1st Aid certificate and HR licence.
  • Construction Induction White Card
  • Working knowledge of computer tablets / mobile devices.
  • Solid administrative and computer skills

Desirable

• • Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • Understanding of Asset Maintenance Management Systems

What we offer

• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Role Specific Requirements

• Ordinary Hours of Work – This position may require rostered work to be undertaken which will include as part of a regular pattern or roster cycle Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, and/or afternoon/night shifts.
• After hours Emergency response availability and overtime are requirements of this role and opportunities may be available to travel within the state to assist with the states broader Emergency response
• Whilst this role is based in your home location, you may be occasionally required to work from other locations across the state of Victoria based on the operational needs of the broader SRS business

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 20th July 2025. 

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Greg Cohen – Team Leader, Sealing Bendigo via 0418 510 455 or greg.cohen@transport.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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