Maintenance Team Leader

• Lead and carry out road, drainage, concrete and infrastructure maintenance work.
• Coordinate a small crew and contractors to deliver safe, reliable work across the Shire.
• Use your practical civil maintenance experience to support Council’s Engineering Services.
• Help maintain roads, culverts, bridges, signs and other local infrastructure.

About Lockhart Shire Council

Lockhart Shire Council provides practical services to the community and works to keep local infrastructure safe and reliable.

Engineering Services carries out road construction, maintenance and other infrastructure work across the Shire.

Position Overview

This full-time Grade 8 position is in Engineering Services and reports to the Works Supervisor. The role supervises one to three staff and may coordinate contractors.

You will plan daily work, coordinate people, plant and materials, operate equipment and complete road, drainage and concrete maintenance activities.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a motivated and reliable person who can:

Plan and coordinate daily work, including staff, plant, materials and traffic control arrangements.

• Lead and support a small crew, monitor work quality and provide on-the-job guidance.
• Repair, install and maintain roads, drainage, culverts, bridges and roadside infrastructure.
• Carry out concrete work, including site preparation, formwork, placement, finishing and curing.
• Operate plant, vehicles, tools and equipment safely and complete pre-start checks.
• Use levels, measurements and site plans to set out works where required.
• Follow risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and Council safety procedures.
• Complete timesheets, plant records, MMS forms, worksheets and other required documents.
• Use Council systems to record completed work and report asset defects.
• Participate in on-call and emergency response when required.

About You

You have strong practical experience in civil maintenance, roads and drainage. You can plan work, support a small crew, operate plant safely and communicate clearly with supervisors, staff, contractors and the public.

You understand your work health and safety responsibilities, including using PPE, reporting hazards and incidents, and following Safe Work Method Statements and Safe Operating Procedures.

Essential Selection Criteria

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current NSW Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence.
• Current SafeWork accredited Traffic Controller (TCR) and Implement Traffic Control Plans (IMP) cards.
• Civil maintenance qualification, or equivalent knowledge and experience in road and drainage maintenance (at least five years).
• Knowledge and experience in structural and non-structural concrete construction.
• Practical experience using construction or maintenance plant, including excavators and skid steers.

Career Development & Progression

Council supports staff development through on-the-job coaching and training. This role offers opportunities to broaden civil maintenance, plant operation, asset management and team leadership skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $1249.44 to $1399.37 per 38 hour week
• Compressed Work Week (4 day week) Monday to Thursday for work-life balance
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
• Secure local government employment

Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Sam Wooden Manager of Works Mobile: 0478 090 466

Interested in joining our team?

Please submit a cover letter, resume and answers to the three short questions below. Applications can be submitted through the online portal or emailed to [email protected].

1. Tell us about your experience leading a team or organising daily work.
2. How would you plan work and make sure it is completed safely and on time?
3. How would you handle a team member who was not following a safety procedure?

LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Lockhart Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without notice.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.

Lockhart Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.