About the Role

This is a Fixed Full Time Position until 31 December 2025

In this role you 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 – Line Marking 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 in the Benalla Region at Samaria Road 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

• 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

The Department of Transport and Planning is looking for a Works Supervisor – Line Marking to lead the delivery of line marking projects, ensuring safe and efficient operations. This role involves managing routine maintenance, conducting inspections of roads and structures, and operating plant equipment in accordance with Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and safety procedures. You will prioritize tasks based on urgency and maintain accurate project records.

As a Works Supervisor, you will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues, following policies and guidelines. When needed, you will seek guidance from your supervisor to ensure tasks are completed effectively. You will also contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas to enhance work processes and maintaining quality outcomes under time pressure.

A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with safety policies such as DOT OH&S, Safe Operating Procedures, and TMPs. You will support team development by sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and helping identify areas for growth within the team.

This position is ideal for someone with foundational experience in project delivery, safety standards, and team development. If you are committed to improving public infrastructure and safety while supporting team capability, we encourage you to apply.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level, the candidate will be adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities with ease, and work effectively across teams, including those outside their own organization. They will demonstrate self-awareness by understanding the impact of their emotional responses in the workplace and actively seek feedback to improve, while also collaborating well with others to achieve team goals.

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.
• 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.

Desirable

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

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• 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 Wednesday, 6th of December 2024. 

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 Colin Croxford, Team Leader, Line Marking Network Operations via colin.croxford@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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