Candidate experience

Connection with our Vision and purpose: To work together, making a positive difference and adding value to our community.

Our Values: Customer Care, Trust, Teamwork, Growth

What you can expect from our culture: The Field Services leadership group is both collaborative and supportive. Each Team Leader plays a pivotal role in the development of their team of Field Officers while expertly steering the delivery of quality services to the community.

Opportunities for growth: You’ll receive the structure, tools and training to continue your leadership journey, whilst also guiding your team members and offering professional and skills development opportunities.

About the position

Reporting to Supervisor Civil Maintenance, this position is responsible for leading a team of staff in unsealed road, fire track maintenance and resheeting, along with a variety of other Civil related works in the City. Developing and setting works programs, the team leader also supports field officers to deliver highly valued services to our community.

Key responsibilities are:

Work collaboratively with the team, field services team leaders and other stakeholders to improve work practices and procedures.

Embedding WHS into the daily practices of every team member.

Regular monitoring of program/project budgets with updates reported to corporate leaders.

Develop team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve team objectives and implement agreed values and behaviours.

Lead the recruitment and onboarding process in accordance with procedures, including undertaking review of resources.

Understanding personal and organisational safety, wellbeing and injury management accountabilities, through the demonstration of support for our safety, wellbeing and Injury Management practices, processes and Work Health, Safety and Return to Work Policy.

You will be rostered on a 9-day fortnight schedule, optimising your work time while offering flexibility.

Team Leader Civil Maintenance - Position Description

About you

The successful applicant will have:

Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) / Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM) or TTM non practitioner

Class C Driver's Licence

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)

Certificate in Leadership or related technical discipline

Proven leadership experience with ability to inspire and motivate the team, providing guidance and support to achieve workplace goals

Fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging team input and collective problem-solving

Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and streamline processes for maximum efficiency

Exceptional communicator, skilled in building positive relationships internally and externally, with a strong ability to positively influence others

Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and psychometric assessment, and police check.

Why work for us

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.

Apply today!

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 10 June 2025. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Scott Howarth via phone on 0447 564 786 or email at [email protected].

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