At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in road maintenance and construction, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Transport for NSW, dedicated to connecting communities through efficient transport.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that supports inclusion and offers ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on local communities while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in road maintenance, strong communication, and leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 1734 - 1734 $ per month.
You want to do work that makes a positive difference to local communities. You’ve built your experience in road maintenance and construction and are ready to take the next step in your career. You understand the importance of safety, teamwork and delivering quality work, and you’re ready to use your skills to guide others while helping maintain the roads that connect communities across NSW.
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead and supervise a small team undertaking road maintenance and construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
- Coordinate daily work activities, allocate tasks and support your team to achieve planned maintenance and project outcomes.
- Oversee activities including pavement maintenance, drainage works, roadside fixtures, signage and other road infrastructure improvements.
- Promote safe work practices by identifying hazards, managing risks and ensuring compliance with work health and safety and environmental requirements.
- Provide practical guidance, on-the-job training and feedback to team members, supporting their development and performance.
- Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and deliver quality outcomes.
This is an ongoing full-time role based at Narrabri depot.
About You
You’re an experienced road maintenance or construction professional who enjoys working outdoors and getting the best out of a team. You have a practical, hands-on approach to solving problems, can organise and prioritise work activities, and understand the importance of delivering safe, quality outcomes. You communicate clearly, lead by example and are confident providing direction and support to others. Whether you already have experience supervising a small team or have developed leadership skills through coordinating work activities, you’re ready to take responsibility for delivering results and supporting your team’s success.
Essential Requirements:
- Current Construction Industry White Card.
- Current Australian motor vehicle driver’s licence (Class C); minimum requirement: Provisional P1 licence.
- Willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements.
This is an in‑person, on‑site role. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Team Leader – Narrabri employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
