Team Leader

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:
Supervise a team carrying out routine or repetitive activities with well-defined and accepted work practices. Team Leader Grade 1 facilitates team processes to meet agreed work plans and project specifications.

The Team Leader Grade 1 will also be responsible for:

• Motivating and guiding a tight knit Linemarking team in a trades and non-trades environment.

• Working collaboratively with your crew to resolve issues and find the best solution to problems that may arise.

• Contributing to finding solutions to improve productivity during daily team meetings.

• Mentoring and leading by example when providing on the job training to team members in accordance with relevant procedures.

• Ensuring safety is front and centre when performing daily activities and all environmental, quality controls are implemented on site.

• Ensuring scheduled Linemarking activities are completed within the desired timeframes and within budget in accordance with TfNSW specifications and operating procedures.

This is an ongoing full-time role located at Tamworth.

You will be regularly required to work outside of normal working hours and work at locations away from home whilst travelling extensively throughout regional NSW. Allowances relating to working away from home and accommodation apply.

TfNSW take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously therefore to be eligible for this role it is a requirement that you must reside within 70 km of Tamworth Depot.

For more information on the role and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you
You are a proactive and organised leader with extended knowledge and experience in a Linemarking or civil construction environment who can provide strong leadership to bring out the best in their team.

 
You are an excellent communicator with great negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

 
You have proven ability to follow appropriate safe working procedures and resolve routine problems independently.

You hold a current Construction Industry White Card and a current unrestricted NSW Motor Vehicle driver's licence.

Experience operating as a Road Worker Grade 3 or related labouring experience in a civil construction environment, and sound experience using internal reporting systems will be required.

A Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver's Licence would be viewed favourably.

Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 28th September 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JOHN..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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