Team Leader - City Presentation

Careers at Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

12% superannuation

Bonus payments & annual pay rises

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Shellharbour City Council in Shellharbour Village, NSW, is seeking a Team Leader - City Presentation to supervise cleaning and maintenance across public spaces, including streets, assets, and boats ramps. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily operations and drives performance to keep the city safe, functional, and well-presented for the community.

You will organise resources, manage staff performance, and implement improvements within our quality management system while supporting team

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in public spaces cleaning/maintenance.
• Strong communication with team and community.
• Ability to implement improvements within a quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of cleaning and maintenance across public spaces.
• Coordinate daily operations and support team performance.
• Organise resources and manage performance to meet standards.
• Lead improvements to services and asset presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Team coordination

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction and Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Careers at Council – Shellharbour Village NSW

Lead the team that helps keep Shellharbour looking its best. AsTeam Leader - City Presentation, you will oversee the delivery of essential cleaning and maintenance services across the city's public spaces, including street and public asset cleaning, street furniture maintenance, boat ramp cleaning, and rapid response works.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supporting team performance, and ensuring Council assets remain safe, functional, and well-presented for the community.

As a leader, you will be responsible for organising resources, managing your team’s performance, and implementing improvements within our quality management system. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while supporting the development of your team members.

About you:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual who thrives in a team environment and possesses a strong commitment to community service.

• Certificate III in Civil Construction and Maintenance or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in general cleaning practices and rubbish removal throughout public vicinities.
• Experience in civil construction activities including concreting, drainage, and road construction.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with team members and the community.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
• Commencing salary range from $1358 - $1500 per week (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• PlusAdverse Working Conditions Allowance – Level 1
• Plus12% superannuation
• Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plusa range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parentalleave entitlements.

Please Note:

• Youwill need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

Contact:Nick Graham, Acting Team Coordinator City Presentation on 0459 903 ***.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignmentto our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.