Leading Hand - Civil Works
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.
Are you an experienced civil works professional ready to lead from the front?
Lead the way in delivering safe, quality civil projects.
We have 2 available opportunities to join our City Works Maintenance team at Central Works and North Works.
These roles play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance and construction projects that make Wollongong extraordinary.
As a Leading Hand in Civil Works, you'll combine hands-on expertise with leadership responsibility. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safety and compliance, and mentor a skilled team to achieve outstanding results. This role is about more than managing worksites-it's about driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and upholding Council's Values of Respect, Integrity, One Team, Sustainability, and Courage.
Your contribution will help maintain essential infrastructure, improve community spaces, and support a culture of safety and excellence across every project.
These roles are both Permanent Full-Time positions. Salary from : $87,142.96 up to $96,259.86 per annum, plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications). Applicants must be physically capable of undertaking manual tasks relating to the role. This role may also include some on-call, weekend and over-time work.
What you will be doing
- Lead and supervise a team in civil construction and maintenance activities.
- Plan, organise, and coordinate works with minimal supervision.
- Prepare resource estimates (labour, plant, materials) and monitor project details and costs.
- Ensure compliance with WHS systems, environmental obligations, and Council policies.
- Mentor and assess performance, resolve conflicts, and foster team development.
- Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and the public to deliver safe, efficient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation including timesheets, reports, and safety records.
About you
You're a hands-on leader who thrives in civil works and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. You know how to balance planning with action, and you're ready to guide a team while rolling up your sleeves when needed. Safety, teamwork, and communication come naturally to you, and you're motivated by the chance to make a real impact on the city's infrastructure. You bring:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven experience in civil construction and maintenance.
- Leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop staff.
- Strong WHS knowledge and ability to implement safety systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physically capable of undertaking manual tasks.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence and White Card.
- Traffic control and safety certifications or willingness to obtain
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
- True work-life balance
We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
- Great working conditions
Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
- Career growth and recognition
We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
- Generous leave provisions
Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
- Health, safety, and wellbeing
We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
- A vibrant social culture
Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 2 February 2026.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
