Team Leader Roads

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Team Leader Roads is responsible for the supervision of Council’s Road Construction and Maintenance staff and the management of resources for undertaking infrastructure construction and maintenance works. The Team Leader Roads delivers designated works and projects in accordance with the specifications provided by the Infrastructure Services service units. The Team Leader Roads is responsible for managing technical, environmental, quality and staff performance on site, as well as collaborating with other supervisors in the delivery of major capital and maintenance projects. The Team Leader Roads is also responsible for all aspects of people management within the Roads Team.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Demonstrated skills and experience in civil construction specifically the construction and maintenance of roads, both sealed and unsealed
• Currently hold or be willing to obtain Certificate IV Civil Construction (Road Construction & Maintenance)
• Solid demonstrated experience overseeing worksites, providing direction and coordinating the construction of major civil infrastructure and maintenance works and projects
• Proven ability to take responsibility for, lead, manage and mentor a team
• Proven Work Health & Safety record, with a sound knowledge of core safe work practices associated with civil construction and maintenance work sites
• Proven experience and demonstrated ability to lead, coach and support staff to achieve work targets efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to use software applications such as MS Office, Reflect, Authority, Donesafe and council mapping software (Geocortex)
• Proven ability to analyse information and produce meaningful, business-focused reports for sound decision making.

Certificate level training required for this position is supported under Council's Education Assistance Policy, at no cost to you.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-Time basis working 38 hours per week. The team currently work a 9-day fortnight and a rotating on-call roster.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 10 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $75,331.88 - $84,738.68 per annum plus superannuation. This position attracts the benefit of commuter use of a fit-for-purpose vehicle. 

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click  to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click  to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Leigh Hall, Coordinator Civil Operations on 02 6578 7***. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 13 MAY 2024.