Operations Overseer

About Us

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsibility, growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shore of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse rural communities.

Greater Hume Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and are dedicated to protecting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people.

Join Our Engineering Team

Greater Hume Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Overseer to play a key role in the delivery of Council's infrastructure maintenance and operational programs.

Reporting to the Manager Works, you will lead and coordinate day-to-day operations, supervise work crews, manage plant and fleet resources, and oversee the delivery of bridge, drainage and maintenance programs across the Council area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong civil construction knowledge, practical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Operations Overseer, you will:

• Coordinate daily operational activities and supervise work crews to ensure the efficient delivery of maintenance programs.
• Lead and support staff to foster a positive, productive and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Oversee plant procurement, maintenance scheduling and fleet management activities.
• Coordinate and monitor bridge, drainage and infrastructure maintenance programs.
• Manage purchasing and procurement activities in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Monitor budgets, resource allocation and asset maintenance programs.
• Promote and maintain high standards of workplace health and safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Liaise effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties within your skills, qualifications and experience as directed by the Manager Works.
• For a comprehensive overview of the position and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

Salary ranges from $1,771.80 to $1,984.40 gross per week, plus 12% superannuation and commuter use of a Council vehicle.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in civil construction, infrastructure maintenance and plant management.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Experience operating and maintaining a variety of civil construction plant and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, standards and safe work practices.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed computer skills, including the ability to use workplace management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A current Construction Industry White Card.
• A current Class C Driver Licence

What We Offer

At Greater Hume Council, we value our people and are committed to supporting their wellbeing and development.

Our benefits include:

• 38-hour week worked across a 9-day fortnight, supporting work-life balance
• 12% Superannuation contribution with access to salary sacrifice options
• Professional development opportunities and tertiary education assistance
• Fully supplied Council uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Free onsite physiotherapy and annual health and wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
• Annual performance and development reviews.

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Ross Tuckwell, Manager Works, on [0429 542 918](tel:0429 542 918) for a confidential discussion.

To apply, click "Apply Now" via Council's Pulse Careers Portal and upload your:

• Cover Letter; and
• Resume.

Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Please note that applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Medical and Functional Assessment and Reference Checks, prior to the commencement of employment.