- Permanent
full-time position
- Salary
from $89,473 to $105,381 pa + 12% Super
- Working hours: 6:30am - 3:26pm
- Enjoy
access to Council's 9-day fortnight
About us:
Recently voted
by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a
diverse, creative, and connected community. Our community enjoys well designed
public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive
public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene.
At Burwood our
people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and
ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.
Your
Position:
As the Senior Team Leader Civil Construction and Maintenance, you will play a key role in supervising and coordinating the day-to-day operations of a team of Civil Team Leaders, Labourers, and contractors. You’ll oversee the construction and maintenance of Council’s civil assets — including roads, footpaths, kerbs, gutters, and drainage infrastructure — to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This position is hands-on, combining leadership, technical expertise, and operational management. You’ll create and implement maintenance programs, manage materials and contractors, and triage and allocate customer requests.
Your
responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-
- Leading and supervising staff, including work allocation, performance management, and training.
- Planning and overseeing the delivery of civil construction and maintenance works.
- Triaging and allocating customer requests through Council’s Asset Mobility System.
- Managing contractors, including inductions, work quality, and payments.
- Ordering materials and managing budgets to support project delivery.
- Ensuring compliance with WHS and legislative requirements.
- Undertaking hands-on civil maintenance work as required, including concrete and road maintenance.
- Promoting a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and service.
To be
successful in this role you will have:-
- Proven leadership experience in supervising civil teams.
- Demonstrated experience in civil construction, maintenance, and drainage works.
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a focus on safety and quality.
- Competency in the operation of minor plant and equipment.
- Proficiency in using computer systems and mobile work management tools (e.g. Assetic Mobility).
Key
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent qualification, or at least five years’ relevant experience.
- Current
NSW MR Driver's Licence.
- NSW
General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Be willing to undertake
pre-employment screening, including a pre-employment medical and/or police
check.
Culture
& Benefits:
- Access to Council's 9-day fortnight.
- Health and well-being initiatives, including flu vaccinations, skin
checks, and access to Fitness Passport.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Enquiries:
Further
information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or
please contact Charlie Svinos, Manager Civil Construction & Maintenance on 02 9078 6152.
If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Laura Olrick, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9911 9845.
How to
apply:
Please click on
“Apply now” and follow the steps.
Applications
are to include a resume and answers to the online questions.
Closing
date:
Sunday, 23 November 2025 at 11:59 pm.
At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.
In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.
