Team Leader - Civil Operations
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds. https://youtu.be/tlJFbUk4yG4
What we offer you
- Salary: $69,648.00-$80,622.00 + 12% Superannuation
- Working Location: Working from our Kingswood Depot
- The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to lead a field crew in delivering high‑quality civil construction and maintenance projects. In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day site operations, ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification, and provide strong leadership to support a positive team culture.
This is a hands-on leadership role, based in the field carrying out concrete maintenance works throughout our city.
You will have a positive attitude with a can-do approach, ready to have a lasting impact on our community.
Wanting to progress even further? For the right candidate, the opportunities are boundless. We encourage stepping out of comfort zones and into other opportunities, thriving in higher roles and embracing career goals!
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best
self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the
2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you
can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- 15 days personal leave including Health and Wellbeing leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much more!
Adding to our organisational benefits, you will be in a team that supports one another, with a focus on making work life enjoyable.
Safety is our priority and we value team work, sustainability and delivering high quality standards of work.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate brings solid, hands‑on civil experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to plan, prioritise, and guide their team to achieve operational targets. You will be responsible for organising resources, monitoring work quality, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental standards, and liaising with supervisors and contractors to ensure smooth delivery for our community.
This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic field environment, leads by example, and takes pride in delivering reliable and well‑presented civil infrastructure for the community
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.
For more information, contact Ash Beckwith on 0402 095 007.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
