We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Team Leader – Civil to coordinate and deliver civil infrastructure works, including roads, footpaths, and related assets.
About the role:
As a Senior Team Leader in Civil Construction, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of daily construction activities across a range of civil works. The role involves supervising crews and subcontractors, overseeing heavy plant operation, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. You will be responsible for planning works, interpreting construction plans, managing resources, and maintaining compliance with WHS requirements, while fostering a strong team environment and ensuring all documentation and reporting is completed accurately and on time.
What you’ll bring:
You are a highly capable and hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in civil construction and a proactive approach to team leadership and project delivery.
To be successful in this role you will:
Certificate IV in Civil Construction or Building Construction
Medium Rigid (MR) Truck Licence
White Card
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Proven experience supervising civil construction crews
Strong experience in planning and coordinating daily site works
Sound understanding of Local Government construction/maintenance environments
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
Sound knowledge and application of WHS and quality standards
Experience operating heavy plant and equipment (up to 24T GVM), including excavators, backhoes, tip trucks, and trailers in a road construction or maintenance environment.
Position details:
Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight.
Annual Salary $78,657.93
What’s in it for you:
Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
Enjoy a regular rostered day off every fortnight (full‑time roles only)
15% Superannuation
annual salary increases
a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
ongoing training and career development
access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
Our commitment to community
Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.
How to apply:
To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.
Your application must include:
A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description. When responding to the Key Selection Criteria, applicants should provide clear examples that demonstrate relevant skills, experience and capability. These responses are the main factor used to assess suitability and determine progression to interview.
A current Résumé
Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.
Applications close at 8pm on Sunday 4 October 2026
For further information on this position, contact Hartmut Gutwein, Civil Supervisor on (03) 6216 6800.
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