Team Leader - Civil Infrastructure

Council Jobs; Moss Vale; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Rostered day off every fortnight

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career development & learning support

Salary packaging options

Welcome Experience

Community & social engagement

Annual staff awards

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is hiring two permanent full-time Team Leader – Civil Infrastructure positions. The roles involve leading field crews in programmed and reactive civil works, coordinating daily activities, resources, and safety compliance.

You will oversee WHS, plant and contractor coordination and provide on‑the‑job coaching to team members and apprentices. The roles require experience with civil construction standards, interpreting plans, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating civil construction and maintenance plant.
• Demonstrated experience leading civil maintenance and/or construction crews.
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and safe work practices.
• Ability to interpret basic plans, drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating plant and materials across worksites.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of computer applications or works management scheduling systems.
• Sound communication and leadership capability.
• Current HR Driver's licence or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Traffic Control Certification (PWZ).
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Road Construction or equivalent industry experience.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Responsibilities

• As Team Leader - Civil Infrastructure, lead field crews delivering programmed and reactive works.
• Coordinate daily activities, allocate resources, monitor productivity and safety.
• Oversee WHS, coordinate plant, equipment, materials and contractors.
• Provide coaching and support to team members and apprentices.
• Report progress, site conditions, risks and issues to Supervisors.

Skills

Civil construction plant

Lead civil crews

Civil construction standards

Read plans & drawings

Coordinate plant & materials

Computer scheduling systems

Strong communication

HR Licence (class)

PWZ Traffic Control

Cert IV Civil Construction

Cert IV Leadership

Education

Cert IV Civil Construction

Cert IV Leadership & Management

Job description

Applications close: 18 October 2026
Team Leader – Civil Infrastructure
2 x Permanent full-time positions
38 hours a week + Rostered day off every fortnight
Salary: $82,918.16 - $96,364.07 + 12% Superannuation per annum

What You'll Do

As a Team Leader - Civil Infrastructure, you’ll lead and supervise field crews delivering programmed and reactive civil maintenance and construction works. You’ll coordinate daily activities, allocate resources, monitor productivity and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You’ll oversee WHS requirements, coordinate plant, equipment, materials and contractors, and provide hands‑on coaching and support to team members and apprentices. You’ll also keep Supervisors informed through accurate reporting on progress, site conditions, risks and emerging issues, helping ensure smooth and effective delivery of civil infrastructure works.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at theheart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty,vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a regionwith a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunitieswith wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, weare committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future.Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on deliveringhigh-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique characterof our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee ShireCouncil, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation,and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to theplaces our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractivesalary package + 12% superannuation
• Rostered dayoff every fortnight
• Health &wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Careerdevelopment & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income
• The WelcomeExperience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers andtheir families who are considering moving to or have moved to regionalNSW. Local Connectors make moving easierby helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for yourpartner, and connections within the community. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community & social engagement –Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities,and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need

• Demonstrated experience operating civil construction and maintenance plant.
• Demonstrated experience leading civil maintenance and or construction crews.
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and safe work practices. Ability to interpret basic plans, drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating plant and materials across worksites.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of computer applications or works management scheduling systems.
• Sound communication and leadership capability.
• Current HR Driver's licence or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Traffic Control Certification (PWZ).
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Road Construction or equivalent industry experience.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Other Requirements

• Maintain a current driver's licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission
• Complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement
• Participate in on-call roster and overtime where required

Have Questions?

• Alex Gale, Coordinator Construction and Maintenance on 1300 680 ***.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us at*******@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on1300 680 *** or by visitingour office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.