Senior Team Leader, Civil Construction & Maintenance

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Training & development opportunities

Flu vaccinations and skin checks

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Council Jobs in Burwood, Melbourne is seeking a Senior Team Leader to supervise a small team of team leaders, labourers and contractors across roads, footpaths and drainage. You will plan, coordinate resources and ensure safe, high-quality delivery of works on council assets.

This leadership role balances on-site supervision with planning and contractor management, contributing to continuous improvement and WHS compliance. A 9-day fortnight and wellbeing initiatives are available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in supervising civil teams.
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction, maintenance, and drainage works.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a focus on safety and quality.
• Competency in the operation of minor plant and equipment.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and mobile work management tools (Assetic Mobility).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver civil works and maintenance programs.
• Oversee scheduling, rostering and performance management.
• Manage contractors and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental standards.
• Operate plant and equipment when required.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Civil works

Maintenance

Drainage

Communication

Safety

Plant operation

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

Assetic Mobility

Job description

Senior Team Leader, Civil Construction & Maintenance

• Salary from $93,052.42 to $109,596.71 pa + 12% Super
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
• Early start, early finish: 6:30am – 3:26pm

About us:

Recently votedby TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is adiverse, creative, and connected community. Our community enjoys well designedpublic spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressivepublic art and an enviable restaurant and café scene.

At Burwood ourpeople are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting andambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

YourPosition:

As Senior Team Leader, you’ll supervise a small team of Team Leaders, labourers and contractors to deliver construction and maintenance projects across roads, footpaths, drainage lines and other council assets. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, coordinate resources, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a practical leadership role where you’ll balance planning and administration with on-site supervision. You’ll also play a key role in contractor management, WHS compliance, and continuous improvement of work practices.

Yourresponsibilities will include but not be limited to:-

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver civil works and maintenance programs
• Oversee scheduling, rostering and performance management
• Manage contractors and procurement processes
• Ensure compliance with WHS and environmental standards
• Operate plant and equipment when required
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors and the community

To besuccessful in this role you will have:-

• Proven leadership experience in supervising civil teams.
• Demonstrated experience in civil construction, maintenance, and drainage works.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a focus on safety and quality.
• Competency in the operation of minor plant and equipment.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and mobile work management tools (e.g. Assetic Mobility).

KeyRequirements:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent qualification, or at least five years’ relevant experience.
• CurrentNSW MR Driver's Licence.
• NSWGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Be willing to undertakepre-employment screening, including a pre-employment medical and/or policecheck.
• Desirable: Traffic Control certification or willingness to obtain.
• Access to Council's 9-day fortnight.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including flu vaccinations, skinchecks, and access to Fitness Passport.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.