Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Roadside Maintenance Team Leader to join the Infrastructure Team!
- Permanent full time - 38 hours per week
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range $1190.10 - $1428.05 per week
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Roadside Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for leading and undertaking roadside maintenance activities to support the safe and efficient operation of the road network. The role ensures adequate vegetation clearance, sight distance at intersections and curves, and the rectification of minor pavement defects through planned and preventative maintenance. This position contributes to community safety, fire prevention, and the overall amenity of the region.
Essential
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Current driver's license Class C
- Possession of Safe Work WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
- Chemical Certification
- Traffic Controller Accreditation
- Experience operating a tractor/slasher
- Ability to perform risk assessments, conduct tool box meetings and lead small groups regarding Safe Work Method Statement development and reviews
- Basic skills in operating a wide range of small plant and equipment/hand tools
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WH&S issues
- The ability to supervise and lead others
- The ability to manage time and priorities, people and resources to complete work
- Ability to work unsupervised
BENEFITS
- Weekly pay cycle
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
- Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
- PPE Provided
- Ongoing learning and development
- 15 days sick leave
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!
Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Friday 17 October 2025.
ENQUIRIES
Roads Manager, Kylie Kerr or the People & Culture Team on
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.
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