INTERNAL ONLY - ROAD CLEANING SUPERVISOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Band 5 ($98,778-$111,969 per year + superannuation)

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Nundah Depot

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch  

Public Space Operations (PSO) is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.​​​​​​​

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Road Cleaning Supervisor to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality infrastructure maintenance services across the community. In this role, you will coordinate the effective use of people, plant and equipment to ensure public infrastructure is maintained to a high standard, safe for use, and fit for the future.

You will play a key role in planning and delivering both proactive and reactive maintenance programs, including road sweeping, cleaning and development works.

You will lead a strong customer-focused and values-based culture, setting clear expectations and driving performance through coaching, feedback and continuous improvement.

The role also requires managing operational budgets, maintaining accurate fleet and depot records, responding to customer enquiries, and preparing reports and recommendations to improve service delivery. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, including transport, safety and environmental requirements, is essential, along with a focus on innovation and service optimisation.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
• ability to lead performance through setting clear direction and expectations, providing support and feedback, and monitoring ongoing performance of individuals and the team
• demonstrated knowledge of and proven experience in applying the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act, the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations in an operational field environment, along with sound knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity policies and practice.
• extensive demonstrated experience in infrastructure maintenance, with a proven ability to coordinate, plan and deliver high-level reactive and planned maintenance programs within approved budgets
• knowledge of and ability to apply legislation relevant to the road sweeping industry, particularly the Transport Operations (Road Use) Act 1995 and Chain of Responsibility legislation
• demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide advice, influence outcomes and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels, including external customers and suppliers
• demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role requires a Criminal History Check to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on +61 7 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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