Team Leader Grade 1- 2 Central West Nsw Locations (Orange, Bathurst, Or Lithgow)

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

• Team Leader Grade 1 ($1,405) p/w plus super and allowances Permanent full-time opportunities in road construction
• Team Leader Grade 2 ($1,498.50) p/w plus super and allowances
• Central West NSW locations (Orange, Bathurst, or Lithgow)

About the team

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

The opportunity

Right now, we have multiple permanent opportunities for Team Leaders Grades 1-2 to join our construction teams in the Central West district based in Orange, Bathurst or Lithgow NSW. The team delivers road construction activities such as road safety widening & barrier installs, enhanced road pavements, overtaking lanes and heavy patching works, to name a few.

Leading the road construction crew and reporting to the Supervisor, you will be coordinating construction activities across road projects, You will be responsible for: coordinating the road construction crew, and the activities on the project, keeping the team moving safely and productively. You will ensure the crew follows quality systems and employs safe methods of work, as well as:

• providing guidance and direction to team members
• resolve routine problems that arise without support
• participating in team meetings and pro-actively offer suggestions for improvement
• resolving conflict between team members or others outside the team
• providing on the job training to team members in relevant procedures as required
• ensuring safety, environmental and quality processes are implemented on site
• supervision of minor contracts associated with the team’s activities
• Team Leader Grade 2 works under limited supervision and a high degree of autonomy

Click here to review the role description for Team Leader Grade 1

Click here to review the role description for Team Leader Grade 2

Click here to find out more about our maintenance and delivery teams

About you

We’re seeking a proactive and organised leader with extended knowledge and experience in a civil construction environment.

You will have strong leadership skills leading and developing a team. You will be an excellent communicator with great negotiation and conflict resolution skills. You will have proven ability to follow appropriate safe working procedures and resolve routine problems independently. We are also looking at applicants who can build strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects.

We want you to be your best and will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills. You’ll hold a white card, Traffic Control certification, a valid drivers licence (truck licence advantageous), experience operating at a Road Worker Grade 3 level, and sound experience using internal reporting systems.

Reading and interpreting construction diagrams and plans will be required for this role.

As our teams operate across the region, it is highly likely you may be required to work outside normal working hours, attend after hour callouts, and may be requested to travel throughout the state including working and camping at locations away from the base station.

Wage and Benefits

The wage for these positions is:

• Team Leader Grade 1 is $1,405 gross per week, plus super and allowances.
• Team Leader Grade 2 is $1,498.50 gross per week, plus super and allowances

(This is a base rate for a 38-hour week - additional entitlements such as penalty rates for reasonable overtime and travel allowance apply in accordance with the relevant award.)

• Rewarding and inclusive team environment
• Career progression opportunities encouraged
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave available
• 9 day fortnight

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

To apply for this position, please click the apply link, submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Please note, applications sent via email will not be considered.

Please check the internal role eligibility requirements internally advertised roles before applying to internally advertised roles

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Wednesday 19th October 2022

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a 75 km distance from your identified Headquarters/depot.

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