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Team Supervisor Civil Works
Job No:
SHELL1290
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Team Supervisor Civil Works - Lead the crew that keeps our city moving!
The Team Supervisor Civil Works role will lead the planning and delivery of civil construction and maintenance projects that keep our city’s public assets safe, functional and future-ready.
You will provide hands-on leadership to a small, capable team, coordinating people, plant and contractors to deliver high-quality works efficiently and cost-effectively.
Reporting to the Civil Work Coordinator, you'll be part of a collaborative, solutions focused team that values initiative, safety and continuous improvement. Together, you will strive to deliver reliable infrastructure and responsive service to the community.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A relevant qualification in civil construction or maintenance (or be well on the way to completing one).
- Strong experience in delivering civil infrastructure projects, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage works programs within budget and timeframes.
- Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate internal and external resources to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with team members, contractors and the community.
- Confidence working independently and making informed decisions in a dynamic, team-based environment.
- Competence using digital tools, including asset management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with experience implementing WHS practices and contributing to better ways of working.
- A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence (MR licence and relevant industry cards or willingness to obtain are also required).
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
What we offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
- Commencing salary range from $80,010 - $84,908 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as, long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note:
- You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Margaret Fletcher, Works Engineer on 0448 014 040.
Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2025 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
