Team Leader Roads

**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA**

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Team Leader Roads to join our Civil Operations team at Singleton Council. In this role, you’ll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.

**ABOUT US**

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 to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

**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
- Proven ability to analyse information and produce meaningful, business-focused reports for sound decision making.

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 for this position is based on Grade **10** of the salary system which equates to a base salary plus award allowance between **$1,403.31 - $1,576.42 per week** plus superannuation. This position includes the additional benefit of **commuter use of a fit-for-purpose vehicle**.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.

Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You’ll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You’ll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You’ll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You’ll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join a employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia.

**INTERESTED?**

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description** and **information for intending applicants**, or contact Leigh Hall - Coordinator Civil Operations on 0499 55