Assistant Team Leader Construction (9996)

Group and Team: City Infrastructure Group Construction Projects Team
Location: Clearys Gates
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 6 A
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $.5% superannuation.

• Leadership with Impact
• Skill Development and Career Growth
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment

About the role

This role is a hands on leadership opportunity within the City of Hobarts Construction Projects Team supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure services across roads footpaths stormwater systems and public spaces.

Role accountabilities include:

• Leading and motivating a productive team to deliver high-quality maintenance and construction outcomes.
• Supporting Team Leaders during absences and coordinating resources including external contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS policies construction plans and Council standards.
• Coaching new team members and contributing to a safe collaborative work environment.

Learn more about the role in the position description:Assistant Team Leader - Construction

About you

You are a confident and capable team leader with a strong background in civil construction and a passion for delivering quality outcomes for the community. You bring a practical mindset a safety-first attitude and a collaborative approach to your work.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Completion of Year 12 a Certificate IV level qualification or relevant experience.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Medium Rigid Licence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solid understanding of WHS practices.
• Basic computer skills for completing safety and asset records.

If you are a practical and proactive team player who enjoys working outdoors and making a real impact in your community this could be the role for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements
• A wide range ofleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership atDoone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more aboutour vision mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful cityand ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Shane Honner (Coordinator Construction Projects) on0or email

All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 23November 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process onour website.