Team Leader

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

Our Roadside & Drainage team are not only looking for just any all-round Team Leader, but a leader who has a love for the job and who is driven to grow and kick new goals individually and as a team. You'll have a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for high quality work.

You'll be responsible for leading and inspiring our Roadside & Drainage team in delivering safe and sustainable works for civil construction and maintenance projects as well as contract works associated with roads, drainage, footpaths, cycleways, carparks, street and roadside furniture and any other assets as directed to meet the program requirements for an array of internal customers whilst maintaining job satisfaction.

• This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 38 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement such as a 4-day week
• Base Salary Range: $69,600 to $81,716 pa based on 38 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $908 adverse work conditions allowance + $2,464 retention allowance
• You will be working from PSC Nelson Bay Depot

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Effectively lead, direct, monitor, and mentor the team
• Undertake maintenance and minor construction of roadside and drainage related civil infrastructure in accordance to Service Agreements / Project Schedules
• Complete asset inspections, schedule and implement maintenance tasks of piped and open drainage, GPT's and infiltration systems, guide posts, culverts and chemical spraying on local and RMS roads.

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:

• A Certificate III in Civil Construction and/or relevant experience
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess or have the ability to obtain accreditations such as ChemCert, Traffic Controller, Implement Traffic Control plans, Safe Work Near Power Lines, First Aid Certificate

This is life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• And lots more…

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

• Applications Close: we'll be assessing applications as they are submitted and will close the advert once we have appointed successful candidates.
• Contact for Job Related Enquiries: Darren McSpadden, Roadside & Drainage Coordinator, on
• Contact for help with your application: Tarryn Whyte, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume
• We're a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We've partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together