Team Leader - Construction (Roads/Civil Construction)

Gunnedah Shire Council; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off every 2 weeks

MyLeave – 5 extra days per year

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Attraction and Retention Bonus up to $

Salary packaging options

4 weeks annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gunnedah Shire Council invites applications for a full-time Team Leader in the Construction team within the Roads/Works Division. You will supervise staff and operate plant to maintain Council’s road network, contributing to a safe, efficient service for the community.

The role requires a WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) and a current Driver’s Licence, with leadership experience and a willingness to undertake professional development. A rewarding rural lifestyle awaits.

Qualifications

• Hold or obtain WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) and hold a current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in Team Leadership and managing staff is highly desirable.
• Diploma level qualification or willingness to undertake professional development, or 3-5 years in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Construction and maintenance practices for Council’s road network.
• Supervise, motivate and guide directly reporting staff.
• Operate and maintain assigned plant safely and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and regulations.
• Perform general road construction and maintenance works using appropriate plant and tools.
• Quality check work and remediate defects.
• Maintain accurate records in the Council’s records management system.
• Collaborate with other team members to complete programs on time and to standard.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in line with policies.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Maintain required qualifications and undertake training to meet skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Valid driver’s licence

WHS awareness

Plant operation experience

Communication

Education

Diploma level qualification

Tools

RTA Road Traffic Controllers Ticket

Work Cover ticket

White Card (WHS Construction Induction)

Job description

Location: Gunnedah, NSW

Contract Type: Full Time, 9 day fortnight

Salary Range: Grade 10 ($1403.60 - $1549.31 per week + Up to $8,000/ Year Attraction and Retention Bonus + Work Vehicle for commute usage)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 9 November 2026

Open New Horizons – Your Career, Your Community

At Gunnedah Shire Council, we create opportunities for you to Open New Horizons – in your career, within your community and for your future.

Whether you are starting your career journey, developing new skills, or taking the next step professionally, we provide a supportive environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, connected and empowered to succeed – but also understand the importance of your personal wellbeing and your life outside of work.

Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to recognising, rewarding, and supporting our people through a range of benefits and opportunities designed to help employees open new horizons in their career, community, and lifestyle.

We now have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Construction team in our Roads/Works Division. In this role you’ll be in charge of supervising a group of staff and operation of various plant items as part of a broader team who effectively and efficiently maintain Council’s road network.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive Total Compensation Package up to $100,000/Year inc. Super (depending on experience/qualifications and bonus criteria being met)

Our Next Team Leader Construction

Reporting to the Coordinator Construction, you will be 1 of 2 Construction Team Leaders helping manage Works, Operations, and Staff. The role of Team Leader Construction is an integral part of our team and supports the commitment we make to our community in providing efficient, responsive, open and accessible service to them.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Supervise Construction and maintenance practices for Council’s road network.
• Supervise, motivate and guide directly reporting staff.
• Operate and maintain assigned plant effectively, safely and in accordance with standing operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Accurately perform general road construction and maintenance operational works required to maintain Council’s road network. This would typically include but not be limited to; the operation of medium and small plant and hand tools, and applying road construction and maintenance principles, techniques, systems and processes.
• Quality check work, identify and remediate defects.
• Maintain accurate records within Council’s records management system.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position’s desired skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

To qualify, you will need to hold or obtain a WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) and hold a current Driver's Licence. Experience in Team Leadership and managing staff is highly desirable and a key asset in this role.

Key Requirements For This Position Include

• An appropriate diploma level qualification or willingness undertake professional development, or 3-5 year’s experience in a relevant field.
• Drivers licence C.
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate

While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• Current Work Cover ticket to operate relevant small plant.
• RTA Road Traffic Controllers Ticket.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

• Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 2 weeks, working only a 9-day fortnight!
• Access to MyLeave - An additional 5 days of leave each year to support a healthy and flexible work-life balance.
• Long Service Leave after 5 years!
• Receive up to $8,000/ Year through our new Attraction and Retention Bonus ($2,000 quarterly payments to support your ongoing commitment to GSC)
• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Phil Bordbeck, Coordinator Construction, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or [e-mail]

For essential workers and their families moving to Gunnedah, The Welcome Experience is a free program aimed at providing free personalised support for a range of services such as housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community connection. To learn more and register for the program please The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.