Team Leader – Roadworks
Location: Nyngan, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, 38 hours per week (9 day fortnights)
Application Deadline: Wednesday 22 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Are you a skilled grader operator with a passion for leadership, safety, and top-tier civil works? We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Team Leader – Roadworks to drive the delivery of high-quality roads and civil infrastructure across Bogan Shire.
This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team and bring better roads, safer travel, and stronger communities to life across our Shire.
Why Join Us?
At Bogan Shire Council, we take pride in our community and our people. You’ll enjoy:
- A hands-on leadership role with real impact across regional NSW
- A tight-knit, values-driven team environment
- Opportunities to use your operational, planning and supervisory strengths
- A Council that prioritises community safety, integrity, and accountability
Bogan Shire offers the charm of country living, a welcoming community, and the space to grow, both professionally and personally. Whether you’re a local or looking for a regional tree-change, this is a role where you’ll lead with purpose.
If you're ready to put your skills in motion and lead a team that builds real outcomes for the community, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Team Leader – Roadworks, you’ll be the driving force behind the execution of road maintenance and construction works. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising teams and overseeing grader and plant operations
- Coordinating day-to-day and long-term roadworks schedules
- Ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and within budget
- Upholding Council values through strong leadership and collaboration
- Assisting the Coordinator Road Works in planning and reporting
Please click here to view the full position description.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary Range: $1,213.05 – $1,404.29 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements (including 4 weeks' annual leave, access to sick and carer's leave, and more)
- Rostered days off
- Ongoing opportunities for training and career growth
- Council-provided uniform for daily duties
What We’re Looking For
You have:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations) or equivalent, with proven relevant operational experience and national competency/assessed qualified with ticket to operate grader
- Demonstrated success managing civil works projects and teams
- Proven expertise operating graders and other heavy plant
- Strong communication, record-keeping and safety management skills
- A current MR class driver licence and White Card
Bonus points if you also have:
- Traffic Control tickets (‘Blue’ and ‘Yellow’ Cards)
- RMCC or similar council contract experience
- Competency on plant such as rollers, backhoes, skidsteers
- First Aid Certificate and HC class licence
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click here. You will be asked to:
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Respond to questions addressing the essential criteria outlined in the Position Description
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Upload a cover letter and resume, including contact details for two referees
Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 July 2025.
Please note: once you begin your application, you will not be able to save and return to it later. We recommend allowing sufficient time to complete all sections and ensuring you have digital copies of your documents ready to upload.
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact the People and Community Department on (02) 6835 9000.
Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made on merit to ensure the most suitable candidate is selected for the role.