Federation Council

Team Leader Construction

The opportunity

Federation Council is seeking a practical, community-minded leader to deliver results with our Works Team into its next chapter. If you know your way around a civil construction site, enjoy mentoring a great crew, and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, this is the role for you.

As the Team Leader Construction, you will champion the day-to-day operations, administration, and supervision of our dedicated Council Works Team. You will oversee a crew of 4 direct reports (plus contractors on occasion) to deliver high-quality roads, footpaths, and drainage infrastructure that keeps our community moving safely.

This isn’t a role where you’ll sit behind a desk. You will be out in the field, operating plant, collaborating across diverse council teams—such as water & sewer, landfills, and recreation—and actively building a positive workplace culture.

In this role you will, but not limited to:

• Instruct, supervise, and mentor your team and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, high productivity, and respect.
• Support the Works Overseer in planning schedules, allocating duties, and executing construction and maintenance tasks for sealed and unsealed roads, drainage, and infrastructure assets.
• Provide direct labour and operate plant, tools (including chainsaws), and equipment safely whenever required.
• Conduct site risk assessments, lead daily toolbox talks, implement Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and ensure the team goes home safely at the end of every day.
• Read engineering drawings and traffic control plans to accurately set out worksites and manage temporary traffic setups.
• Provide exceptional customer service, handle local enquiries or conflicts professionally, and build strong professional networks.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications

• A Certificate III in Civil Construction combined with solid, practical experience in civil works (roads, stormwater, water-mains, and concrete finishing).
• Proven experience supervising staff, allocating work schedules, and managing plant and materials.
• A valid Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence and a Construction Induction White Card.
• The ability to interpret engineering construction plans alongside intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, email, and basic record-keeping systems).
• Initiative to improve work methods, solve site issues on the fly, and know when to seek guidance.
• Thorough knowledge of WHS practices and a proactive commitment to managing risk.

What we offer

• Full-time role
• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment.  The salary is commencing at $39.42 per hour with progression up to $43.51 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Works Overseer, Rob Miller on 0490 830 998 Monday to Friday during business hours.