Team Leader Maintenance

Are you looking to bring your hands on expertise into a leadership position?

Are you an experienced team leader with experience in civil construction and maintenance? If you answered yes, then look no further as Cessnock City Council is seeking a Team Leader to join our maintenance crews

The Team Leader will be responsible for delivering programmed road and drainage maintenance and minor construction works within time, quality and cost targets. From organising goods and services to liaising with residents, community members, contractors and other stakeholders, you will be responsible for all elements of programmed works.

By leveraging your leadership skills and industry knowledge, you will play a crucial part in achieving our operational goals and shaping a positive work environment.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

$75,969 - $87,964 per annum plus superannuation.

• Full time position 38 hours per week
• Monthly RDO
• 13% superannuation
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Work mobile and iPad supplied
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley

To be successful in this position, you will have demonstrated hands on experience in civil construction and maintenance, with a strong focus on roads and drainage.

You will also hold all of the following:

• Current MR Driver Licence
• Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction (White Card)

Holder of, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement:

• Current Traffic Controllers Certificate
• Current Traffic Controllers Certificate (Implement Traffic Control Plans)
• Current Safe Work Near Powerlines
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
• Vehicle Load Crane
• Confined Spaces
• Safe Working at Heights

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for civil maintenance, we encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions and your resume, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 13 November at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Allan Meyers, State Maintenance Coordinator on

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.