Team Leader - Holbrook

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

 

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

 

In this role, you'll:
•    Motivate and guide a tight knit road maintenance team in a non-trades environment
•    Work collaboratively with your crew to resolve issues and find the best solution to problems that may arise
•    Contribute to finding solutions to improve productivity during daily team meetings
•    Manage any conflict between team members or related external stakeholders
•    Be able to work autonomously with limited supervision and be able to think on your feet to resolve issues 
•    Mentor and lead by example when providing on the job training to team members in accordance with relevant procedures
•    Ensure safety is front and centre when performing daily activities and all environmental, quality controls are implemented on site
•    Ensure scheduled maintenance activities are completed within the desired timeframes and within budget in accordance with TfNSW specifications and operating procedures
•    Perform road maintenance and manual labouring tasks using plant and equipment and powered and non-powered hand tools
•    Road maintenance activities may include, but not limited to, sign installations, grass cutting, drain cleaning, pavement repair, pothole repairs and incident response 
•    On occasion attend after hours call outs when required
•    Keep up to date with WHS legislation and policies and procedures as it relates to minimising risk and keeping to safe work standards
•    Work a 9-day fortnight roster 

 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the for role description and information pack

 

About you

We’re seeking a proactive and organised leader with extended knowledge and experience in a civil construction environment who can provide strong leadership to bring out the best in their team. 

You will be an excellent communicator with great negotiation and conflict resolution skills. You will have proven ability to follow appropriate safe working procedures and resolve routine problems independently. 

 

We want you to be your best and will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills.

You must hold the following qualifications:

• White Card
• Current driver’s licence
• Willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed

 

Experience operating at a Road Worker Grade 3 or related labouring experience in a civil construction environment, and sound experience using internal reporting systems.

 

While not essential, a truck driver licence would be highly considered along with experience with plant and machinery and traffic controller tickets.

We take WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a 100 km distance from the Holbrook depot.

 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

 

Join us

 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

 

This is an in-person, on-site role.

 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

 

 

Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday, 6 October