Team Leader Rail

2 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Shanes Trees Full time

Fairy Meadow start /finish
- Travel allowance paid
- Great company culture

Shane's Trees is a forward thinking Arboriculture company. Operating in Sydney and the Illawarra for over 30 years with a safety culture that underpins our reputation for excellence.

Having recently started works on the rail corridor from the south of Wollongong to Nowra, we are looking for an experienced **Team Leader** to work alongside the crew to clear vegetation and conduct drainage maintenance works.

**Day to day works include**:

- Work with crew to carry out vegetation removal and drain maintenance
- Assist with co-ordinating and scheduling duties for the crew
- Operate excavators and drive trucks
- Use machinery, chainsaws, mowers, snippers etc to support works
- Ensure all works are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards
- Liaise with rail authorities to keep operations running smoothly
- Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks, and compliance checks

**Essential requirements**:

- Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or labouring within a small team of 3-4 people
- Ability to travel across the South Coast corridor
- Drivers licence and HR licence (with a clean driving record)
- Can start / finish Fairy meadow each day
- RIW ticket (essential)
- Commitment to a drug & alcohol-free workplace (you can be tested on-site at any time)
- White Card
- Excavator operation with a bucket (desirable)
- Customer Service and communication skills

**Benefits and perks**
- Above award wages - Fulltime including holiday pay OR Casual position
- Overtime and weekend is sometimes available. At your discretion.
- PPE supplied (You must supply your own work boots)
- Industry leading Bandit and Rayco equipment with modern trucks.
- Supportive team with a strong safety culture
- Opportunity for training to expand your skillset
- Partial Travel paid - for works outside area

Applicants must be able to provide copies of relevant certificates and if required undergo a pre-employment health & drug test.

This role would suit a person with an uplifting attitude and a high work ethic, who demonstrates professionalism and takes pride in their company and their trade. Our culture is one of safety, encouragement, exceptional customer service and team work.

If you're a capable leader with hands-on excavator experience and a strong safety mindset, we want to hear from you.


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