Role Overview

Application Form

Applications are invited for the position of Construction Team Leader, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant shall be an in-field working supervisor responsible for the management and control of the Construction Unit and some maintenance programs.

By joining Inverell Shire Council, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Fitness Passport, providing access to participating facilities including Inverell Aquatic Centre and local gyms;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Flexible working arrangements, including annual Health and Wellbeing days, flex time and more;
• Salary packaging options available to staff, including novated leases and remote area rental and remote area housing; and
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years' service.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

• NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent;
• Successful completion of an approved course for supervisors
  OR
  Suitable experience;
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence or equivalent;
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Card (TCP); and
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('Whiter Card')

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of roadwork techniques and quality control requirements; and
• Knowledge of structural practices

Desirable Criteria:

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate;
• SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Card (IMP); and
• Safe Work near Overhead Powerlines Certificate.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The classification for the position will be up to Administrative/ Technical/ Trades Band 2, Level 2, Grade 10. Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,349.60 to $1,453.46 gross per week.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Operations Coordinator, Tony Hill on (02) 67288 200.

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 12 September 2025 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council