Team Leader - Flocon

Are you a motivated individual with exceptional leadership skills and a background in Civil Construction or Maintenance roles? 

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Works and Operations department. This role will see you deliver programmed road, drainage maintenance and minor construction works ensuring that works are completed within established timeframes, quality and cost targets by adapting best practice work methods, coordinating and undertaking schedule works. To be successful in this position you will rely on your strong leadership abilities and technical expertise to oversee a multi-skilled team.

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

• Base Salary: $66,416 -$76,902 per annum
• Plus 12% superannuation ($8,084 - $9,342)
• Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance: ($954.22)

This role also has a potential to undertake up to 5 hours overtime per week ($13,108 - $15,178) per annum based on 5 hour range - not included in total remuneration)

You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million. 

Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits and options to help you balance your work/life commitments. These include; 

• Full-time 38 hours per week
• Monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• 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 
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

Steve Burgess, South Area Maintenance Coordinator on 0437 107 ***

Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. 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.

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.

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 ***********@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

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