Road Services Crew Leader

2 days ago


Richmond, Victoria, Australia City of Yarra Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Roads Services Crew Leader

Permanent Full Time

Band 5 - starting at $78, Super + Fortnightly RDO (9-day fortnight)

  • Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
  • A real sense of work-life balance

Yarra City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Crew Leader to join our Roads Services team. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, efficient, and community-focused road and infrastructure maintenance services.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Council's in-house Road Services staff, ensuring works are completed to a high standard and in a safe manner. The role includes overseeing infrastructure maintenance activities such as road repairs, footpath reinstatement, street furniture and signage repairs—with a particular emphasis on bluestone construction and restoration, a key feature of Yarra's streetscapes.**

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage Council's in-house road maintenance crew, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability
  • Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities including asphalting, concreting, and bluestone works, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Operate and manage plant and equipment, including conducting safety and security inspections
  • Ensure timely response to maintenance requests under Council's Road Management Plan
  • Provide on-the-job training and support to team members

Skills and Experience:

  • Strong background in civil construction, particularly in asphalt and concrete works
  • Experience in bluestone repair and reinstatement will be highly regarded
  • Demonstrated leadership in supervising work crews within a municipal or civil maintenance environment
  • Competency in operating heavy mechanical equipment (Heavy Rigid license preferred)
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Success in this role will be measured by:

  • Your ability to lead and support a high-performing team
  • Maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and workmanship
  • Enhancing the appearance and structural integrity of Yarra's iconic streetscapes

Join us in shaping and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our vibrant community.

For more information about this role, contact Francesco Coiro, Supervisor Roads Serviceson or see the Position Description.

Road Services Crew Leader - Infrastructure and Environment - Position Description (May 2025)

Applications close on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a Pre-employment Medical Assessmentprior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.



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