Title:  Works Supervisor - Bridge

• 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 communityWe’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 31 December 2025

The Works Supervisor - Bridge will lead a crew of road workers delivering road maintenance and civil construction activities including network inspections and hazard and defect rectification works. 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, Works to develop delivery strategy, establish required contracts, monitor finances and associated business processes required to meet the delivery needs.

Whilst this role is primarily based in the Grampians Region, 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.

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.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

As a key team member of the SRS Maintenance 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 maintenance and construction 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 carry out project delivery tasks in line with established policies and Traffic Management Plans, using approved tools and maintaining accurate records. They will apply foundational problem-solving skills by following guidelines or seeking guidance when needed, contribute to continuous improvement through quality-focused innovation, and use relevant policies to guide safe and effective work practices. Additionally, they will support team development by sharing knowledge, seeking to enhance their own capabilities, and providing constructive feedback.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will demonstrate flexibility by adapting quickly to changing priorities and collaborating comfortably with external teams. They will show self-awareness by understanding the impact of their emotional responses and actively using feedback to assess and improve their performance. Additionally, they will work collaboratively by supporting team goals, sharing information, and offering help when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• • Current licences and tickets in plant operation; traffic management, chainsaw and first aid, construction induction card.
  • At least five years’ experience working in a road maintenance, construction or work crew

supervisory role.

• • 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
  • Strong knowledge of the Road Management Plan
  • Strong understanding of Maintenance Specification Section 750

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

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 Monday, 7th 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 Raymond Sayers – Team Leader, Works via Raymond.sayers@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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