About the Opportunity
Are you a professional working in the stormwater infrastructure and civil structures industry seeking an opportunity to join a fast-paced growth Council? You might be someone looking to take the next steps in developing your career. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience who also brings strong leadership, organisational and safety-focused capabilities.
Reporting to the Coordinator Structures and Stormwater, this opportunity is calling for applications from motivated, supportive and skilled applicants for the position of Team Leader – Structures and Stormwater within the Community Infrastructure Division .
About the Role
Working in collaboration with the Structures and Stormwater Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Structures and Stormwater Team delivering both scheduled and urgent maintenance across Council’s stormwater and structural assets.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Supervise the daily activities of the Stormwater and Structures Team, ensuring efficient delivery of maintenance and repairs.
- Perform safety checks on worksites, plant, and stormwater management systems - ensuring all job sites comply with WHS, environmental legislation, and safety protocols.
- Deliver consistent and decisive leadership to the team.
- Lead, mentor, and support team development through training and performance feedback.
- Maintain stormwater and concrete structures across the Council's road network.
- Scope and coordinate work with contractors ensuring all work adheres to construction standards and environmental policies with quality verification upon completion.
- Plan appropriate resourcing of plant, equipment, contractors and labour for each project; and
- Participate in after-hours on-call roster and monitor, report, and manage incidents, hazards, and injuries following Council procedures.
To be successful in the role you will need the following:
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and experience in supervising and leading staff.
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in plant and equipment used in formwork, concreting, road construction and pipe laying, including the operation of various hand and power tools.
- Working knowledge of employee obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act.
- Developed written and oral communication skills, along with computer, literacy and numeracy skills; and
- Construction Industry Training (White Card), current MR driver's licence, and ability to work out of hours within an on-call roster, for emergencies or programmed works as necessary.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week with 9-day fortnight)
Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1356.42 per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression up to $1518.26 per week
Allowances: Adverse Working Level 1 / On-call / Tool of Trade Vehicle
Benefits
- Regular RDOs (Rostered Days Off) every fortnight
- All PPE provided
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Ongoing career development and training opportunities
- Annual salary increases in line with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, plus yearly salary reviews
- Long service leave available after just 5 years
- Access to a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible salary packaging options via Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
- Staff recognition and rewards through our annual awards program
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Ray Flanagan, Stormwater and Structures Coordinator on 6581 8166.
Interested in Applying?
Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential requirement within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.
You will find the position description when you apply for the role.
You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.
Applications Close: Sunday 07 September 2025 at 11:30pm
Notes :
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
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