Civil Works - Team Leader

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Skin checks and flu shots

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Work Initiatives seeks a Multi-Skilled Team Member – Civil to lead a civil crew delivering maintenance and construction across public infrastructure. This permanent, full-time role combines hands-on supervision, crew planning and daily on-site coordination in the North Sydney area.

You will oversee quality, safety, and environmental standards while collaborating with Council teams and contractors to deliver roads, paths, drainage and paving works.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, guide and performance-manage staff.
• Practical multi-skilled civil maintenance or construction experience.
• HR driver licence, or willingness to obtain within six months.
• White Card, or willingness to obtain on commencement.
• Fit for manual handling; clear communication and confident Office/Outlook use.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a multi-skilled civil team.
• Plan and allocate crews, plant, equipment and materials.
• Deliver and oversee roads, footpaths, kerbs, drainage and paving works.
• Monitor work quality, productivity, WHS and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate delivery with Council teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coordination

Clear communication

MS Office/Outlook

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Lead a multi-skilled civil team delivering maintenance and construction works across public infrastructure. This permanent full-time role combines hands-on technical support, team leadership and daily operational coordination. This position is internally referred to as a Multi-Skilled, Team Member – Civil.

What’s on offer!

• Permanent full-time role; 38 hours per week.
• Community-focused, values-driven public service.
• Worksite close to public transport.
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Skin checks and flu shots.
• Supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Free on-site parking.
• Professional development and career progression.

Duties

• Lead, coach and support a multi-skilled civil team.
• Plan and allocate crews, plant, equipment and materials.
• Deliver and oversee roads, footpaths, kerbs, drainage and paving works.
• Monitor work quality, productivity, WHS and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate delivery with Council teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, guide and performance-manage staff.
• Practical multi-skilled civil maintenance or construction experience.
• HR driver licence, or willingness to obtain within six months.
• White Card, or willingness to obtain on commencement.
• Fit for manual handling; clear communication and confident Office/Outlook use.

Culture

Join a supportive, inclusive, values-driven team delivering services for the local community. Waverley Council's values are Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care.