Team Leader Civil Maintenance

Make a real difference in your community through impactful civil projects. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development. 9 day fortnight, Pakenham location $106,718 + super + commuter use vehicle Together, Different Future   As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.   We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community. About the Opportunity Are you ready to lead a dedicated team and make a tangible impact on our community’s infrastructure? As Team Leader Civil Maintenance, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of civil services that align with Council objectives and community expectations. This is your chance to drive excellence in roadside, drainage, and bridge maintenance while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.  If you’re passionate about leadership, infrastructure, and making a difference, we want to hear from you. You will make an impact by Leading and mentoring a skilled civil maintenance team to deliver high-quality services. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Road Management Act and OH&S standards. Managing budgets and resources to maximise efficiency and value for money. Overseeing inspections and maintenance of roadsides, drainage systems, and bridges. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to solve infrastructure challenges. What you will bring Demonstrated leadership experience in civil maintenance or a related field. Proven ability to supervise employees and contractors across various infrastructure projects. Extensive knowledge of underground drainage, roadside maintenance, and bridge works. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, risk assessments, and safe work practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with teams and the community. Budget management expertise with a focus on optimising project outcomes. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure. Why work with us   Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.   Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.   A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.   A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.   Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.    To apply    Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.   Applications close, 13th of August 2025. For further information regarding the role please Ben Lamont, Coordinator Civil Maintenance, on contact name, position on 5945 3678 or refer to the position description.     Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.    All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.   You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.    AUD Officer 3809

Team Leader Civil Maintenance

  • Make a real difference in your community through impactful civil projects. 
  • Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development. 
  • 9 day fortnight, Pakenham location 
  • $106,718 + super + commuter use vehicle 

Together, Different Future   

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.   

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community. 

About the Opportunity 

Are you ready to lead a dedicated team and make a tangible impact on our community’s infrastructure? As Team Leader Civil Maintenance, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of civil services that align with Council objectives and community expectations. This is your chance to drive excellence in roadside, drainage, and bridge maintenance while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.  

If you’re passionate about leadership, infrastructure, and making a difference, we want to hear from you. 

You will make an impact by 

  • Leading and mentoring a skilled civil maintenance team to deliver high-quality services. 
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Road Management Act and OH&S standards. 
  • Managing budgets and resources to maximise efficiency and value for money. 
  • Overseeing inspections and maintenance of roadsides, drainage systems, and bridges. 
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to solve infrastructure challenges. 

What you will bring 

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in civil maintenance or a related field. 
  • Proven ability to supervise employees and contractors across various infrastructure projects. 
  • Extensive knowledge of underground drainage, roadside maintenance, and bridge works. 
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation, risk assessments, and safe work practices. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with teams and the community. 
  • Budget management expertise with a focus on optimising project outcomes. 
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure. 

Why work with us   

  • Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.   
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.   
  • A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.   
  • A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.   
  • Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.   

 To apply   

  •  Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.   
  • Applications close, 13th of August 2025. 
  • For further information regarding the role please Ben Lamont, Coordinator Civil Maintenance, on contact name, position on 5945 3678 or refer to the position description.     

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.   

 All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.  

 You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.   

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