Team Leader

6 days ago

Torquay, Australia Surf Coast Shire Council Full time

Job TypeFull Time

**Permanent Full Time**
**$77,923 - $87,895 (plus 10.5% super and annual pay increases)**
**Full-time 9 day fortnight**

**Who we are**

At Surf Coast Shire Council we care about our people and our community, we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road. It is one of the tourist draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

**Your New Career**
The Team Leader role provides leadership and direction on a day-to-day basis to the Torquay team responsible for civil maintenance activities, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources whilst maintaining a safe workplace. This role is based at our depot in Torquay and reports directly to the Coordinator - Civil Operations.

**What you will bring to the role**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual who has demonstrated supervisory skills, especially in the logistics and organisation of both the Civil and the Construction works crews, and in achieving cooperation and motivation of employees under their supervision.

You will have a degree/diploma in Civil Maintenance, demonstrated relevant work skills and/or 5+ years’ experience in a similar role along with basic training in OH&S and a current driver’s licence.

**Mandatory Requirements (Skills & Experience)**
- Several years’ experience in a civil works area of local government or equivalent.
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Construction or equivalent or 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Basic training in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Available for emergency response and participation in an ‘on-call’ roster.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current WWCC.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

**Working for us**

Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success.

**What you’ll love**
- Flexible working arrangements and flexi time options
- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave Loading
- Employee Assistance Program

The successful applicant will also need to meet the below criteria:

- Have a right to work in Australia
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current WWCC.

Applications close 7am Monday 5th September. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Rishi Viner on 5261 0563.

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