Team Leader Civil Construction

Careers at Council; Maitland; In loco; AUD 95.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

38-hour week

Base salary $94,812 - $105,241 per yr

12% super

4-day compressed work week

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

Long Service Leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Maitland City Council is seeking two experienced Team Leaders Civil Construction to guide on-site teams building roads, drainage and pathways across our city. You will drive project delivery, coordinate contractors, and manage plant and equipment to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes.

These roles offer a 38-hour week with a base salary of $94,812–$105,241 per year plus 12% superannuation and penalties where applicable.

Competenze

• Experience delivering large-scale civil construction projects.
• Ability to lead a hands-on team and coordinate resources.
• Strong focus on safety, schedule, and quality outcomes.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop a civil construction team on-site.
• Coordinate daily works and supervise contractors.
• Manage plant, equipment and resources to deliver on time and budget.
• Ensure safety and high-quality outcomes across projects.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Civil construction knowledge

Project coordination

Formazione

Relevant qualifications

Strumenti

Plant & equipment management

Descrizione del lavoro

Maitland City Council has exciting opportunities, for two Team Leaders Civil Construction, to join our Civil Construction team.

In these hands on leadership roles, you'll lead a skilled civil construction team responsible for building roads, drainage, pathways and other essential civil assets across our city.

You'll coordinate daily works, oversee contractors, manage plant and equipment, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Projects are often valued at over $1 million, giving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the growth and development of our community.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems on site and driving high quality outcomes.

The Opportunity

Maitland City Council has exciting opportunities, for two Team Leaders Civil Construction, to join our Civil Construction team.

In these hands on leadership roles, you'll lead a skilled civil construction team responsible for building roads, drainage, pathways and other essential civil assets across our city.

You'll coordinate daily works, oversee contractors, manage plant and equipment, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Projects are often valued at over $1 million, giving you the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the growth and development of our community.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems on site and driving high quality outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated contemporary experience delivering large-scale civil construction projects, supported by relevant qualifications, training, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

You are an experienced civil construction professional who leads by example and knows how to bring out the best in your team. You possess strong practical knowledge of civil construction works and a proven ability to coordinate people, resources, plant, and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You are a confident leader who can build a positive team culture, maintain a strong focus on safety, and effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

Benefits

These are full-time, permanent roles working a 38-hour week, with a base salary range of $94,812 - $105,241 per year + Level 1 Adverse Allowance + 12% super. Penalties and overtime applied when applicable.

Our Civil team currently works either a 4-day compressed work week or a 9-day fortnight.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 weeks' personal leave & 4 weeks of annual leave
• One extra week of "My Leave" a year (to use how you like!)
• Long Service Leave after five years
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Program

Questions

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Ben Turner, Coordinator Civil Works, on 0428 600 ***.

Applications close: Sunday 22 November 2026.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (***********@maitland.nsw.gov.au)