Team Leader Major Works Maintenance

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to bring your hands on expertise into a leadership position?

We’re seeking a motivated and experienced civil professional to lead our Major Works Maintenance team in the delivery of programmed road and drainage maintenance, as well as minor civil construction projects. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone with a strong background in civil construction or maintenance who’s ready to step into a supervisory role with real impact.

As Team Leader, you’ll coordinate daily operations, manage a skilled on site crew, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll be confident interpreting civil design plans, undertaking material quantity take offs and survey calculations, and applying best practice methods to meet time, quality, and cost targets. A current MR driver’s licence and White Card are essential, along with demonstrated experience in roadworks, drainage, and concrete construction. If you're ready to lead in a practical, supportive environment and contribute to meaningful community infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration:

$81,711 - $94,490 per annum plus superannuation.

Benefits 

• Full time position 38 hours per week
• Monthly RDO
• 13% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Work mobile and iPad supplied
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for civil works and team development, we encourage you to apply completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 21 August at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Steve Burgess, South Area Maintenance Coordinator on 0437 107 481

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.