Salary Range: $98,514 - $114,490 pa + superannuation
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for shaping vibrant, safe and well-maintained communities? As Senior Supervisor Urban Services, you will play a pivotal role in planning, delivering and overseeing a diverse portfolio of urban services projects and operations across the Shire. From parks and gardens to streetscapes, cemeteries, sporting grounds and town amenities projects, this role sits at the heart of Council’s commitment to creating functional, attractive and liveable public spaces that meet community expectations.
In this leadership role, you will provide strategic and operational oversight to Urban Services Team Leaders, ensuring consistency, quality and cost-effective service delivery across multiple sites. You will lead with safety as your number one priority, embedding strong WHS practices across all activities while managing complex projects from concept through to completion. This includes developing project plans and risk frameworks, managing budgets, coordinating procurement and contractors, and ensuring works comply with relevant standards, specifications and asset management requirements.
You will also be a trusted advisor and collaborator, working closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, community groups and government agencies to progress projects and resolve issues. Your ability to communicate clearly, prepare high-quality reports and represent Council professionally will be key to maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and a positive public image. When required, you will step into the higher duties of Manager Urban Services and Facilities, contributing to broader leadership and decision-making across Council.
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong leadership capability, sound technical and project management expertise, and a genuine commitment to community outcomes. You are adaptable, solutions-focused and accountable, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities while supporting and developing others. In return, you'll have all the benefits of working in a large rural council, a strong career opportunity in Local Government, a 35 hour work week with an RDO every 4 weeks and a dedicated and passionate team to work with.
If you are motivated by improving public spaces, leading high-performing teams and delivering projects that enhance liveability and town amenity, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
This position can be based in Coonabarabran, Coolah or Dunedoo - three welcoming NSW regional towns, all within around an hour of each other in the Warrumbungle region, each offering a high-quality country lifestyle. Coonabarabran is a vibrant regional hub known as the Astronomy Capital of Australia, set beside the spectacular Warrumbungle National Park and offering excellent services, schools and recreational opportunities. Coolah is a picturesque country town at the gateway to Coolah Tops National Park, prized for its heritage charm, friendly community and relaxed rural lifestyle. Dunedoo offers peaceful small-town living surrounded by farmland, with strong community spirit, essential services and convenient access to larger centres such as Dubbo and Mudgee—together providing attractive, flexible location options for those seeking a rewarding career and balanced regional lifestyle.
Selection criteria include:
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, construction management or a related field, or significant relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects of varying scale, from planning through to delivery and finalisation.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor and support staff and contractors across multiple work sites.
- Strong knowledge of urban services operations (parks, gardens, town maintenance, cemeteries, sporting fields and public spaces).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets and apply financial control processes.
- Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management practices and contractor management requirements.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of reports, tender documents and community information.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
It is a plus if you have experience in local government project management or infrastructure delivery and an understanding of local government asset management systems and frameworks. Qualifications in workplace health and safety, contract management or leadership are also a big plus.
Benefits of working for Council
Council is committed to creating a positive working environment and offer a range of benefits for staff, including
- Great leave opportunities
- Long service leave after 5 years
- 1 RDO every 4 weeks
- Paid parental and concurrent parental leave
- Carer’s leave
- 3 weeks sick leave per year including up to 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
- Purchase additional leave or cash out leave
- Deferred leave scheme – eg work three years at 75% of your pay and have the following year off at 75% of your pay!
- Support for training and professional development
- Formal training opportunities
- Access to thousands of free online training courses
- Weekly pay cycle
- Mobile phone allowance available if you bring your own device
- Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
- Hybrid work and flexible hours by agreement and subject to role requirements
- Wellness – we want you to be at your best self so you and your immediate family members have access to our employee assistance program with TELUS Health One
- Free annual flu vaccinations and bi-annual skin cancer checks available
- PPE provided
- Generous uniform allowance
About Warrumbungle Shire Council
Warrumbungle Shire is strategically positioned on the Newell Highway, a short drive from Tamworth, Mudgee and Dubbo, and just over 3 hours from Newcastle, making Warrumbungle Shire a great place to live and work. Covering an area of more than 12,000km², and with a population of nearly 10,000, Warrumbungle Shire Council is one of the larger Local Government Areas in Central West NSW, home to the townships of Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo, Binnaway, Baradine and Mendooran.
With a rich history and stunning landscapes including spectacular mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient sandstone caves, gorges, and beautiful plains, our scenic location amongst friendly country communities provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.
At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. Council is proud to be an equal opportunity and child safe employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government.
Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 1 February 2026.
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 6849 2000.
Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.