Roadside Maintenance Team Lead — Lead Safe Roads, Weekly Pay

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

Employer superannuation 12%

4 weeks annual leave with flexible pay

Long service leave after 5 years

PPE Provided

Ongoing learning and development

15 days sick leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Roadside Maintenance Team Leader to join the Infrastructure Team. The role leads roadside maintenance to support the safe operation of the road network, ensuring vegetation clearance and sight distance, and addressing minor pavement defects through planned maintenance.

You will contribute to community safety and fire prevention, supervise a small crew, and work under the Local Government (State) Award 2023 terms.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license Class C.
• Possession of Safe Work WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
• Chemical Certification.
• Traffic Controller Accreditation.
• Experience operating a tractor/slasher.
• Risk assessments and leading SWMM development/reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadside maintenance activities to support safe operation of the road network.
• Ensure vegetation clearance and sight distance at intersections and curves; rectify minor pavement defects via planned maintenance.
• Supervise and guide a team to complete tasks and maintain safety and quality.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

WH&S awareness

Supervisory ability

Time and resource management

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Safe Work WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

Chemical Certification

Traffic Controller Accreditation

Current driver's license Class C

Tools

Tractor/Slasher operation

Small plant & hand tools operation

Job description

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Roadside Maintenance Team Leader to join the Infrastructure Team. The role leads roadside maintenance to support the safe operation of the road network, ensuring vegetation clearance and sight distance, and addressing minor pavement defects through planned maintenance.

You will contribute to community safety and fire prevention, supervise a small crew, and work under the Local Government (State) Award 2023 terms.