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Competitive Salary of up to $108,250.73 p.a (inclusive of allowances) + 12% superannuation
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Fletcher Street Depot - conveniently located near Bondi Junction Train Station
- 38 hours per week with fortnightly rostered day off - flexible work/life balance
Are you an experienced civil leader ready to take the next step in local government infrastructure delivery?
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Civil Works Team Leader to lead maintenance and construction works across Council’s civil infrastructure. This role is responsible for supervising multi-skilled teams and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes that meet industry best practice, safety standards and environmental considerations.
Based at our Fletcher Street Depot, which is a short stroll from Bondi Junction rail, bus stations and shopping Centre.
Essential Criteria
- Extensive experience in a leadership role in operations, parks or waste/cleansing in local government environment.
- Successful completion of Certificate IV in a Civil Operational Certificate or equivalent experience through work history or as awarded through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- MR Drivers Licence.
- Workcover WH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW.
- Proven project management skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate civil works, follow directions and carry out work to set standards.
- Willing to obtain TfNSW Traffic Controller and TfNSW Implement Traffic Control Plans.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft suite of products.
- Experience or skills in completing electronic work records and other required reports and communication.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and monitoring WHS, Risk Management and Environmental Protection principles.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO & WHS principles.
- Capable of working within the physical requirements in Section D of the Position Description.
Desirable Criteria
- Currently undertaking or completion of Diploma of Project Management certificate or equivalent experience through work history or as awarded through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and managements of budgets.
- Experience in managing contractors within a civil construction environment.
- TfNSW Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan.
- HR Licence.
How to apply
- Apply on line by clicking the link below.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Richmond Alcorn, Civil Works Coordinator, on 02 9391 7981 during business hours.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
