Team Leader - Civil Infrastructure

Applications close: 18 October 2026
Team Leader – Civil Infrastructure
2 x Permanent full-time positions
38 hours a week + Rostered day off every fortnight
Salary: $82,918.16 - $96,364.07 + 12% Superannuation per annum

What You'll Do

As a Team Leader - Civil Infrastructure, you’ll lead and supervise field crews delivering programmed and reactive civil maintenance and construction works. You’ll coordinate daily activities, allocate resources, monitor productivity and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You’ll oversee WHS requirements, coordinate plant, equipment, materials and contractors, and provide hands-on coaching and support to team members and apprentices. You’ll also keep Supervisors informed through accurate reporting on progress, site conditions, risks and emerging issues, helping ensure smooth and effective delivery of civil infrastructure works.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Rostered day off every fortnight
• Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
• The Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need

1. Demonstrated experience operating civil construction and maintenance plant.
2. Demonstrated experience leading civil maintenance and or construction crews.
3. Strong working knowledge of civil construction standards, specifications and safe work practices. Ability to interpret basic plans, drawings and specifications.
4. Experience coordinating plant and materials across worksites.
5. Demonstrated experience in the use of computer applications or works management scheduling systems.
6. Sound communication and leadership capability.
7. Current HR Driver's licence or willingness to obtain within 3 months.

Desirable Criteria

1. Traffic Control Certification (PWZ).
2. Certificate IV in Civil Construction, Road Construction or equivalent industry experience.
3. Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
4. Plant VOC (Grader, Excavator, Skid Steer, Loader etc).

Other Requirements

• Maintain a current driver's licence without restriction and ability to operate manual transmission
• Complete a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement
• Participate in on-call roster and overtime where required

How to Apply

Submit the following documents:

• Resume - A current resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history.
• Relevant Certifications - Copies of any qualifications, licenses, or accreditations required for the role.
• Responses to the Essential Criteria (Statement of Claims) - A completed Statement of Claims addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description. Use this document to provide detailed examples demonstrating how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet each essential criterion.

Applications that do not address the essential criteria may not be considered.

Have Questions?

• Contact Alex Gale, Coordinator Construction and Maintenance on 1300 680 888.

Applications close:  18 October 2026 – don’t miss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at careers@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on1300 680 888 or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.