Permanent Full‑Time 76 hours per fortnight | Nine‑Day Fortnight
From $75,723 p.a. (including super)
Allowances and Overtime
“Council offers a wide range of benefits such as salary packaging… health and wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations”
Join a Team That Makes a Real Impact
If you’re looking for a role where your work directly contributes to safer roads, stronger infrastructure and a thriving regional community, Glen Innes Severn Council offers that opportunity.
Our region spans 5,487km² across the beautiful New England area of NSW, including Glen Innes and the surrounding villages. “Glen Innes offers an attractive lifestyle including a well serviced and friendly rural community… affordable housing… and terrific recreational and sporting facilities.”
Why Work With Us
We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative and safe workplace where people can grow their careers. Our benefits include:
Salary packaging options (including novated leasing and remote area housing benefits)
Long service leave after 5 years
Corporate wellbeing programs
Employee vaccinations
All PPE supplied
Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Role
As the Drainage Team Leader, you will supervise and coordinate the drainage team responsible for maintaining and constructing Council’s drainage and road infrastructure.
You will:
Lead and coordinate programmed and reactive drainage works across the LGA
Allocate tasks, supervise daily operations and mentor staff
Support training, induction and skills development
Oversee and participate in construction, inspection and maintenance of drainage assets (pipes, culverts, pits, open drains)
Operate plant and equipment including excavators, backhoes, loaders and trucks
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, SWMS and Traffic Control Plans
Promote a strong safety culture and identify hazards
Participate in emergency response, callouts and essential overtime
Manage basic procurement, materials ordering and plant coordination
Maintain accurate records including timesheets, work diaries and WHS documentation
Communicate progress, risks and issues to supervisors and stakeholders
Team Leadership:
2 Heavy Plant Operators
1–3 Casual Employees (as required)
About You
We are looking for someone with the following:
Essential:
Current Class MR Driver Licence
Demonstrated experience in road and urban drainage construction and maintenance
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and set out works accurately
Strong understanding of drainage design, construction and maintenance principles
Proven leadership and mentoring capability in a civil construction environment
Practical knowledge of plant and equipment operation
Strong commitment to WHS and safe systems of work
SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction (White Card)
Desirable:
Certificate III/IV in Civil Construction, Road Construction & Maintenance, Frontline Management or similar
Excavator operation experience
Additional certifications (e.g., Dogman, Traffic Control, Chainsaw Operations, Chemical Use, Working Near Live Electrical Apparatus)
Interested In Applying?
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Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au and Pulse email no_reply@lgss.com.au is set to 'trustworthy'
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Bernard Smith - General Manager
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