Team Leader Civil Construction

Maitland City Council; Maitland; In loco; AUD 95.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Personal and annual leave (2 weeks & 4

My Leave year

Long Service Leave after five years

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Maitland City Council invites applications for two Team Leaders Civil Construction to join our Civil Construction team. In these leadership roles, you’ll guide a skilled crew responsible for building roads, drainage, and pathways across our city.

You’ll coordinate daily works, oversee contractors, manage plant and equipment, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership and problem-solving on site.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Lead a skilled civil construction team across roads, drainage and pathways.
• Coordinate daily works and activities on site.
• Oversee contractors, equipment, and plant to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high quality standards and within budget.

Conoscenze

Team Leadership

Civil Construction

Project Coordination

Safety Management

Formazione

Relevant civil construction qualifications

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)