Team Leader Infrastructure

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.

The Infrastructure team focuses on managing the daily presentation of the public domain within the Cumberland City Area ensuring that it is maintained and presented so that residents and visitors are proud of the area and it meets their expectations.

In contributing to the overarching vision the Team Leader will be responsible to lead a small team in undertaking various forms of maintenance works. The Team Leader will ensure teams who report directly to them are working efficiently and effectively meeting both Councils and communities expectations through a works program that utilises the industries best practice.

The successful applicant will require:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Concrete Drainage and Asphalt works
• Experience in Asphalt or concreting
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement
• Current Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence
• Current Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementer card (also known as Traffic Control Combo course)
• Current General induction for Construction Work in NSW (White card)

Download the position description herefor more information.

About this role:

• Permanent full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Councils Auburn and Guildford Depots with frequent travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 7 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1295.25 to $1586.68 per week plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role

What youll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required.

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave 15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ContactChristopher Attard Supervisor Infrastructure onor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 26 May 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.