Lead the Way in Regional Infrastructure – Become Our Team Leader (Unsealed Roads)
Wangaratta, VIC | Permanent Full-Time | $70,017 per annum + super | 9-day fortnight
Are you ready to take charge and make a lasting impact on the roads that connect our community? The Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking a proactive and experienced Team Leader – Unsealed Roads to join our Field Services team.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a dedicated crew responsible for maintaining and constructing our unsealed road network, as well as supporting bridge maintenance and drainage works across the municipality. It’s a hands-on leadership opportunity where your expertise will directly shape the safety, accessibility, and quality of our regional infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and supervise road maintenance and construction teams, ensuring compliance with the Road Management Plan and safety standards
- Operate a range of plant and machinery including graders, rollers, backhoes, excavators, and chainsaws
- Champion safety by completing SWMS, conducting site inductions, and managing traffic control
- Maintain accurate records of labour, equipment use, and work performed
- Collaborate with other Council teams and assist across departments as needed
About You
We’re looking for a confident leader with:
- Proven experience in civil construction or road maintenance, especially unsealed roads
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Competency in operating plant and machinery (grader, roller, backhoe, excavator, etc.)
- Sound understanding of OH&S; and environmental regulations
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- A current driver’s licence (HR or higher preferred)
- Relevant tickets and qualifications such as Traffic Management and First Aid (highly desirable)
Step into a leadership role where your work strengthens the roads and the community. Apply now and lead the way.
Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?
Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting perks, including:
- Being part of an inclusive, supportive and nurturing team.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support you in achieving your career goals.
- Flexible employment options to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Corporate benefits, including flu injections, reduced gym membership, amongst others.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.
For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For further enquiries about this position should be directed to Tim Farrugia - Maintenance Coordinator on **********@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 1 December 2025, although you may be appointed earlier.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.