Leading Hand - Civil Maintenance

Australia
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

Be a key player in maintaining vital infrastructure for the community.
Lead and inspire a dedicated team committed to excellence.
Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Contribute to innovative practises that enhance service delivery and community satisfaction.

About UsAt Sutherland Shire Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community through effective infrastructure management and maintenance. Our Shire Infrastructure division plays a pivotal role in ensuring the durability and usability of our civil assets. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to achieving the highest standards in service delivery.Join us in our mission to create a sustainable and thriving community. Our team is passionate about making a difference, and we are looking for motivated individuals who share our vision of excellence.Position OverviewThe Leading Hand - Civil Maintenance is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality maintenance and restoration works. In this role, you will support the Team Leader in executing both planned and reactive maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and council policies. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives.As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, advocate for safety, and ensure that our work meets the expectations of our community. Your leadership will help shape the development of team members while you engage with innovative ideas and practises.Who We’re Looking ForWe are seeking a proactive and experienced individual with a strong background in civil maintenance and leadership. The ideal candidate will possess:

Certificate II in Civil Construction (or equivalent) and relevant licences.
Proven experience in planning and executing workloads for yourself and your team.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Experience in using mobile technology and associated IT applications.

If you are a motivated individual with a commitment to safety, excellence, and team collaboration, we encourage you to apply for this role. Your ability to inspire and lead will be critical to our success!Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 11 September 2025
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing
Package: From $71,819 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
Hours of work: Permanent full-time 38 hours per week with a 9 day fortnight
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.Reach out to Stephen Little, Civil Technical Coordinator for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn , Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Click on the link to check out theCouncil is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

No I do not meet this requirement
Please outline your relevant qualifications:*

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed? * * Yes, I agree

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What steps do you take to ensure safety when working on site?*
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Describe your experience leading a civil maintenance team.*
Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines. * * Yes I am fully vaccinated

Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
No I have neither
Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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