Team Leader - Public Amenities

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in the Recreation Services team based from the Moruya Sewage Treatment Plant. The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Public Amenities Coordinator in the implementation of Council’s Toilet Strategy, including the delivery of capital and maintenance programs and day to day supervision of the Public Amenities team.

Your main duties will include:

• Assisting in the development and delivery of Council’s public toilet network construction and renewal program.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of the maintenance program, including recording and responding to customer service requests and defects monitoring.
• Preparing estimates of costs and assist in the preparation of tender/quotation documents for small projects.
• Processing payment of orders, purchases and contracts, as well as monitor project costs.
• Providing day to day supervision of the Public Amenities team, including participation in the rapid response squad, fostering safe worksites and a positive customer service culture.
• Assisting in conducting risk assessments and monitoring workplace health and safety, including that of contractors and volunteers.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,989.97 to $3,287.93 gross per fortnight consisting of:

• $2,643.75 to $2,910.98 base salary
• $37.84 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance
• $308.38 to $339.11 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council vehicle for to/from home use is available with this position.

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.
• A verified clearance as a result of the Working with Children Check.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You enjoy the challenge of supervising small teams in the construction or maintenance environment and are passionate about delivering quality customer service. You are eager to work both indoors and outdoors, are logical, organised and a good communicator. Your knowledge of contracts, plans and estimating will set you apart from the rest. If this sounds like you, apply now! 

Your application will further demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering a program of small capital projects.
• Ability to assess, monitor and deliver an ongoing program of maintenance works.
• Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated.
• Sound computer skills and ability to use a range of software products.
• Ability to undertake research and data gathering and recording.
• Ability to undertake a risk assessment and implement appropriate actions.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Joel Mills on 0438 615 834.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.