Maintenance Team Leader - Roads, Drainage and Concrete

About the role

Lockhart Shire Council's Engineering Services is looking for a full-time Grade 8 Maintenance Team Leader to lead road, drainage, concrete and infrastructure maintenance work across the Shire. The role supervises one to three staff and may coordinate contractors, and reports to the Works Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work, including staff, plant, materials and traffic control arrangements.
• Lead a small crew, monitor work quality and give 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, with pre-start checks.
• Set out works using levels, measurements and site plans where required.
• Follow risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and Council safety procedures.
• Complete timesheets, plant records, MMS forms and worksheets, and use Council systems to record work and report asset defects.
• Take part in on-call and emergency response when required.

Required profile

• School Certificate or equivalent.
• At least five years of civil maintenance experience, or equivalent knowledge and experience in road and drainage maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience of structural and non-structural concrete construction.
• Experience using construction and maintenance plant such as excavators and skid steers.
• Understanding of work health and safety duties, including PPE, hazard reporting and Safe Work Method Statements.

Required skills

• 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.
• Ability to plan work, lead a small crew and communicate with supervisors, staff, contractors and the public.

What we offer

• Salary of $1249.44 to $1399.37 per 38-hour week.
• Compressed work week (Monday to Thursday).
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
• On-the-job coaching and training, with opportunities to develop civil maintenance, plant operation, asset management and team leadership skills.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and answers to three short questions through the online application portal or by email; applications close on Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am. Pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing and checks are required.