Full time, OngoingBand 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuationBase hourly rate $47.93 plus superannuation
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
In this role you will lead and guide the delivery of civil construction projects for the City, ensuring all services are delivered in line with the relevant safety standards, on time and budget. The team delivers projects including the construction of roads, bridges, drains and footpaths
The Senior Construction Team Leader is an integral part of the Works Construction unit and team. You will have oversight of the responsibilities for a team of 20 staff, comprising Civil Construction Workers and Construction Team Leaders. The role also guides a range of external contractors onsite.
The position is based at the City’s Adam Street depot in Golden Square and works closely with other departments at the depot and across the organisation. A vehicle may be provided for commuter use subject to Council policy. This position works a 9 day fortnight with the standard work hours of Monday to Friday, 7am – 4pm.
About You
As the successful candidate you will have skills and knowledge in civil construction, the ability to operate a range of plant and equipment including excavators, skid steers, front end loaders and trucks.
You will have a safety focus and strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the ability to plan and execute works within a program and budget.
Previous supervisory experience in civil construction or maintenance is essential for this role, with the ability to provide guidance and assistance and work as an effective team member.
You will have strong customer service, communication and organisation skills with sound computer and record keeping skills.
If you hold a Certificate III Civil Construction qualification or similar, with significant experience in civil construction, we welcome your application.
This Position Requires
A pre-employment medicalSatisfactory police records check Employee Working with Children CheckA current driver’s licence with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement, with Heavy Combination (HC) endorsement being desirable Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller’s certificatesRelevant Plant Operator competenciesConstruction Induction Card, formerly known as Red Card
Benefits
Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Fitness PassportWork a 9 day fortnight | Full time position | Secure and stable employmentAll PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Generous leave | Training & development opportunities
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Position Description
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Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Michael Mc Intyre, Coordinator Civil Construction, 0436 471 047.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 1 April 2026.
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