Team Leader, Public Place

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Australia seeks a Team Leader for Public Place role. You will manage and lead inspection staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivering high-quality service to the community. The ideal candidate will have expertise in public civil assets and demonstrated experience in team management. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary package, with numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Rostered days off scheme

Employee wellness program

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in task allocation, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Demonstrated practical experience in delivering high quality work within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership in managing staff.
• Supervise and support inspection staff daily.
• Maintain WHS&E standards ensuring compliance.

Skills

Task allocation

Performance monitoring

Conflict resolution

Understanding of public civil assets

Inspection standards

Ability to supervise

Strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety

Education

Relevant qualification in trades or related experience

Tools

Computer-based systems

Mobile devices

Job description

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure

Title: Team Leader, Public Place, Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours per week

Salary Range: $92604.95 to $107622.32 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are

Northern Beaches Council serves the Northern Beaches, stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, with more than half of Sydney's beaches and a population of over 270,000. We strive to deliver the highest quality services to our community and are committed to sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting the environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Transport & Civil Infrastructure Business Unit provides maintenance and delivery related to road assets, traffic management and street lighting, and infrastructure related to parking system assets. It offers timely and accurate advice, promotes best practice methods and procedures, and develops new and innovative solutions in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

The Transport & Civil Infrastructure Business Unit delivers the following services:

• Maintenance & Construction of Civil Infrastructure
• Traffic and Transport Planning
• Asset Management & Planning
• Community Transport, Parking, Fleet and Stores
• Business Operations

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We acknowledge that protecting their safety is a whole-of-community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy:

• Rostered days off scheme
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Values-based culture and a team-oriented working environment

Our opportunity

1. Responsible for providing direction and leadership in managing staff
2. Provide day-to-day direction, supervision, and support to inspection staff
3. Motivate and develop team performance to meet service standards
4. Maintain WHS&E standards ensuring compliance against relevant Statutory Regulations
5. Promote a high standard of service delivery that enhances community trust
6. Communicate effectively with our customers to efficiently resolve requests and contribute to a positive customer experience

About you

What you will bring to our team:

• Experience in task allocation, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution
• Understanding of public civil assets such as roads, drainage, pathways, signage, street furniture, etc.
• Familiarity with inspection standards, maintenance planning, and asset condition reporting
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Relevant qualification in trades or related experience
• Demonstrated practical experience and ability to deliver high quality work within set timeframes and report on progress using computer-based systems
• Ability to use computer-based systems
• Competence in using mobile devices for field reporting
• Ability to supervise and motivate a diverse team
• Class C (minimum) NSW Drivers licence
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, together with a commitment to working in a team environment and multi-skilling
• Strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety
• Skills and knowledge in road, drainage and civil public infrastructure
• Demonstrated skills & experience in manual handling
• Focus on delivering positive outcomes for the public
• General Worksite Induction Ticket

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 28 September 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week commencing 6 October 2025
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Tony Goninon on 02 8495 5248

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].