Team Leader Construction Crew

About the role
In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring the effective and sustainable management of the Council's built environment, helping oversee the construction, maintenance, and renewal of all civil infrastructure. The Construction Team Leader is an operational leadership role, offering direct support and guidance to a small team tasked with delivering Council’s in-house civil construction projects.

Work type: Permanent full-time
Classification: Band 4 $76,010 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake labouring duties in road/drainage and other civil construction actives in accordance with time frames.
• Be a team player and offer prompt guidance when the team require.
• Provide technical guidance to junior or new staff members and support training activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with supervisors and frontline employees.
• Use knowledge and experience to problem solve and implement solutions.
• Assist the unit in providing a customer focused service and efficient operation.
• Suggest ways to work better and support in implementing improvement recommendations.
• Work within Occupational Health and Safety Regulations/Codes of Practice and use all necessary safety equipment and safe work practices.
• Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring Council staff and sub-contractor’s compliance to relevant OH&S policies, legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Assist and support the Site Supervisor in providing effective leadership to a team of field staff and sub-contractors, focused on delivering high-quality outcomes through the continued development of team safety, capability, and engagement. 

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated ability to play a leading role in the supervision and direction of work being performed by the team. In addition, you will have:

• Communication skills, with the ability to provide instructions, demonstrate basic writing and speaking skills.
• Experience in resolving work specific problems or responding to new situations.
• Ability to work to plan and manage time effectively.
• Proven ability in providing effective leadership to an individual or team.
• Demonstrated experience, competency or qualifications in both road and drainage construction / maintenance and related activities.
• Ability to perform manual work including lifting of weights and manual excavation (shovelling) in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate Council plant including rollers, vibrating equipment and other minor plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant road laws and road sign regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant safe work practices within a civil engineering environment.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to use mobile devices including but not limited to smartphones.
• Current Victorian Drivers licence.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Applications close: 5:00pm Wednesday 26 August 2026

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Enquiries: Colin Millard | Coordinator Construction | CMillard@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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