Truck Driver Team Leader - Tar Patch Crew

Griffith City Council; Griffith; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith City Council seeks a Truck Driver – Team Leader Tar Patch Crew to maintain and construct civil infrastructure safely and efficiently. You will lead a small team, organise work, and ensure high standards.

Requires a current Australian HR Driver Licence, a General Construction Induction Card, 38 hours per week, and a salary range of $67,305.16 to $74,033.96 per year plus superannuation, with a rostered day off. Closing date 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Current Australian HR Driver Licence required.
• General Construction Induction Card (GIT or White Card) required.
• Experience leading, organising and coordinating a small team to ensure work is completed safely and to standard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and construct Council’s civil infrastructure assets safely and efficiently.
• Lead and coordinate a small crew to deliver work to required standards.
• Ensure work complies with safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil construction knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Details

Position Title : Truck Driver – Team Leader Tar Patch Crew X 2

Closing Date : 2 November 2026

Salary : Commencement annual salary range from $67,305.16 to $74,033.96 (Grade 7), plus superannuation and a Rostered day off once a fortnight.

Employment Type : Permanent (38 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Truck Driver-Team Leader Tar Patch Crew is to competently maintain, repair and construct Council’s civil infrastructure assets in a safe, efficient and proficient manner.

Qualifications and Knowledge

The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Australian HR Driver Licence and a General Construction Induction Card (GIT or White Card). Have sound knowledge of civil construction and maintenance practices and experience in leading, organising and coordinating a small team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard. Please provide copies of all relevant licences, tickets and qualifications with their application.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Salary packaging options

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks. Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact James Taliano, Rocco Perre or Michael Lentini on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.