Team Leader Roads Maintenance

Overview

Applications Close: 1 October 2025

Team Leader Roads Maintenance — Permanent Full-time

Hours: 38-hours a week + RDO every fortnight (9-day fortnight)

Salary: Attractive and Competitive Salary: $79,729.00 - $92,657.76 + 12% Superannuation per annum

Lead from the front and make a real impact in your community.

Are you an experienced and hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering quality outdoor works? This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role with Wingecarribee Shire Council, guiding a dedicated team to maintain and improve the roads and stormwater infrastructure that keep our region moving.

What you/'ll do

As a Team Leader Roads Maintenance, you/'ll report to the Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance – People & Resources and lead the delivery of road and stormwater maintenance programs, coordinating a team and contractors to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant work. You’ll manage daily operations, including plant use and traffic control, resolve issues on-site, and promote a strong safety and team culture. This role also involves mentoring staff, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting the efficient delivery of infrastructure services across the community.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire is at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, a region renowned for its natural beauty, strong community connections, and thriving local economy. As a council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future, ensuring our residents enjoy a high quality of life while preserving the unique character of our Shire.

At Wingecarribee Shire Council, we value practical leadership, teamwork, and getting the job done safely and well. As a Team Leader in Road Maintenance, you’ll be part of a supportive, boots-on-the-ground team that takes pride in maintaining the roads and infrastructure our community relies on every day. We don’t just talk about safety and wellbeing, we live it. From clear processes to real-time support, we make sure our crews feel confident, respected, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll lead by example, work outdoors across a beautiful region, and have the opportunity to guide a capable team while building your own skills. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, variety, and the chance to make a real difference, this is it.

- Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation

- Rostered day off every fortnight

- Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines

- Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available

- Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.

- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What you/'ll need

1. Qualification in Civil Maintenance with a minimum of five years’ operational experience and at least two years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary teams within the relevant field of civil construction or maintenance, roads and drainage or other maintenance activities.

2. Proven experience in operating medium to large scale plant, tools and equipment, and manual labouring in relation to roads and drainage maintenance.

3. Proven ability in planning, communicating and coordinating resources for scheduled works and projects that require problem-solving skill set and flexible nature to change work direction for an operational advantage.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, exercise initiative and meet deadlines, provide practical support, and assistance to Engineers, with a specific focus on solution driven outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for maintenance works activities to enable field productivity, engineering-design, planning and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.

6. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.

7. Demonstrated ability in leading teams, providing effective communication, driving and managing performance and fostering a positive working culture.

8. Hold an MR Drivers Licence, Ticket or Competency qualification to operate Excavator, Grader or Backhoe, Forklift Licence, Traffic Control Combo (Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Plans), Level 1 Accredited Chainsaw course, current First Aid certificate and WHS Induction Card

Other Requirements

- Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

- Be willing to obtain within 12 months of employment; Asbestos Awareness Training, Identify Locate and Protect Underground Services, Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker and Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plans (PWZ , Traffic Control Level 3).

- Be willing to participate in on-call roster and overtime (where applicable)

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

- Your Resume –showcasing your skills & experience.

- Relevant Certifications – qualifications and licenses

- Responses to the Essential Criteria – explain how your expertise aligns with the essential requirements of the role as outlined in the position description attached.

Questions?

- Contact Paul Dunford - Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance – People & Resources on 02 4868 0888.

Applications close: 1 October 2025 - Don/'t miss this great opportunity

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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