Permanent, full-time

Are you passionate about hands-on work and enjoy tackling a variety of tasks?

Ready to take the next step in your career and lead with confidence?

Looking for a role that offers great work-life balance currently working a 4-day week as part of a flexible work trial

This could be the position for you!

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your hands-on skills and civil maintenance experience can shine? As part of our City Infrastructure team, you’ll take on a dynamic Leading Hand position, overseeing a range of maintenance works including footpaths, kerb and gutter, road repairs, drainage, and concreting.

You’ll be responsible for guiding a team on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Your leadership and organisational skills will be key in managing resources, supporting your crew, and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

This exciting role will:

Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with WHS legislation and Council standards

Deliver high-quality maintenance outcomes across a variety of civil infrastructure assets

Lead and mentor your team, providing on-the-job training and identifying development opportunities

Manage the use of Council and contractor plant and labour to maximise efficiency and environmental safety

Coordinate contractor and material needs, raise purchase requisitions, and approve timesheets and invoices

Report and respond to site issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You hold a School Certificate or relevant qualification in Civil Works, or have extensive hands-on experience in the field

You have a current NSW Construction Induction Card and a Class MR Driver’s Licence

You’re a natural leader with experience supervising teams and delivering successful outcomes

You’re committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

You have strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with staff, customers, and suppliers

You’re confident operating civil plant and interpreting plans for works

Your background in Civil Maintenance or Construction sets you apart as a capable and reliable team leader

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $37.60 to $43.70 per hour

12 per cent superannuation

Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range

35-hour working week, 4-day week as part of a flexible work trial

To and From work vehicle agreement

Long service leave after 5 years

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week

Click here to view more perks!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 10 August 2025

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Jeff Arens, Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator, on 0418 251 217 or via email [email protected]

If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0759 or via email [email protected]

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Leading Hand - Maintenance has been applied to reflect the equivalent industry title. The official title of this position is Site Supervisor Infrastructure Maintenance.