The role & you

We currently have a vacancy for a team leader to join our Tea Gardens team. This role is responsible for providing the onsite supervision, coordination and management of work crews. Under their control the teams will carry out the delivery of civil infrastructure works, which may include roads, bridges, stormwater drainage and associated infrastructure assets. The role may also be required to work across other maintenance/construction functions and teams depending on business needs. 

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and committed to delivering benefits to our community in a way that adds value and builds trust. Your confidence and ability to monitor a team and prioritise competing workloads to ensure you deliver timely, effective results and within budget, is integral to the role of Team Leader. 

You will have a positive attitude towards your work and team coupled with strong communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

It will be essential for the successful candidates to hold current formal qualifications in Civil Construction or demonstrated extensive experience.

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary package $65,910 p.a. plus superannuation. (Dependent on skills and experience.)  

Location: Upon commencement your normal place of work will be the MidCoast Council Depot located on Wanya Road, Tea Gardens 2324. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Nicholas Simpson, Works Engineer who is the hiring manager for this role. Nicholas can be reached on (02) 7955 7616. 

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Jess Anniwell, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Jess can be reached on (02) 7955 7934 or at jess.anniwell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.