Team Leader Roads

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Community impact

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council’s Roads Operations team is seeking a Team Leader Roads - Asphalt to lead a dedicated crew in maintaining and improving local roads. This permanent full-time role requires strong leadership, civil road construction knowledge and excellent customer service.

You will oversee planning and coordination of road works, supervise teams, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while delivering on program requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil road construction or similar relevant experience.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• WH&S White Card.
• Leadership experience planning and coordinating multiple road construction projects.
• Leadership roles in Asphalt and Civil construction works.
• Excellent customer service liaison skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Pathway.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator Roads Operations with the operation of the unit's Maintenance activities.
• Provide assistance and advice to staff, customers and the community where necessary.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant acts and standards.
• Control, monitor and respond to program departures; manage minor plant items/hand tools per SWP.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and keep abreast of changes in related areas.
• Operate and maintain computer systems for collection and processing of resources.
• Provide monthly reports detailing status of work programs.

Skills

Team leadership (Roads)

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

Pathway

Education

Tertiary qualifications in civil road construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Pathway

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven leader to join our Roads Operations team as Team Leader Roads - Asphalt

In this role you will lead a team that focusses on maintaining and improving roads within the local government area

*This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the Coordinator Roads Operations with the operation of the units Maintenance activities
• Provide assistance and advice to staff, customers and the community where necessary
• Ensure all works comply with relevant acts and standards
• Control, monitor and respond to program departures Ensure the operating of minor plant items/hand tools in accordance with SWP's provided
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and keep abreast of initiatives and changes in areas related to the position
• Operate and maintain computer systems for the collection and processing of resources
• Provide monthly reports detailing the status of work programs in line with service agreements and rosters
• Prepare and authorise purchase requisitions in line with budget delegations and allowances
• Lead, Supervise and direct teams to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

*For a full list of duties, click here

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in civil road construction or similar relevant experiences
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• WH&S White Card
• Previous leadership experience involving planning and coordination of a number of simultaneous projects in road construction operations
• Previous leadership roles in Asphalt and Civil construction works
• Excellent customer service liaison skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Pathway

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $97,327(Grade G, Step 1) + Car Allowance + 12% super.Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Glenn Holden at ************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday 20 September 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestrictedworking rights to be eligible.