Team Leader - Construction

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 38 hours per week (9-day fortnight)

Salary Range: Grade 10 ($1349.60 - $1489.71 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 1 December 2025

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

We now have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Construction team in Gunnedah, NSW. Provide supervision of staff and operation of various plant items as part of a broader team who effectively and efficiently maintain Council’s road network.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary up to $77,500/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options, with OT optional. 

Our Next Team Leader Construction

The role of Team Leader Construction is an integral part of our team and supports the commitment we make to our community in providing efficient, responsive, open and accessible service to them.

Key responsibilities of the role include;

• Supervise Construction and maintenance practices for Council’s road network.
• Supervise, motivate and guide directly reporting staff.
• Operate and maintain assigned plant effectively, safely and in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Accurately perform general road construction and maintenance operational works required to maintain Council’s road network. This would typically include but not be limited to; the operation of medium and small plant and hand tools, and applying road construction and maintenance principles, techniques, systems and processes.
• Quality check work, identify and remediate defects.
• Maintain accurate records within Council’s records management system.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures. 
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position’s desired skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

Key Requirements

• An appropriate diploma level qualification or willingness undertake professional development, or 3 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Drivers licence C.
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate

* While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• Current Work Cover ticket to operate relevant small plant.
• RTA Road Traffic Controllers Ticket.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.
• Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
• 38 hours per week 
• Rostered day off every 2 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Remote Living Allowance provisions via SPA
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Peter Smith, Manager Works, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au