Join our team as a

Road Construction & Maintenance Team Leader

Re-advertisted

Permanent Full-Time position

Grade 8–10 Classification (depending on skills and experience)

$79,633 - $86,407 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Coorong District Council is one of South Australia's largest and most diverse regional councils, covering 8,832 square kilometres and located just one hour from Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Road Construction & Maintenance Team Leader to lead a small civil works crew responsible for the delivery of road construction and maintenance services throughout the district.

Why Join Coorong District Council?

- Upgraded Grade 8–10 classification
- Permanent full-time employment
- 9-day fortnight
- 12% superannuation
- Income Protection benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Diverse and rewarding civil infrastructure projects
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent work/life balance

About the Role

Reporting to the Works Coordinator Roads, you will:

- Lead, supervise and support a small civil works team
- Coordinate daily work activities and resources
- Deliver road construction and maintenance projects
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements




- Coach and mentor employees
- Maintain records and operational documentation
- Promote a positive and productive team culture

About You

You will be an experienced civil works professional who enjoys leading from the front.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Experience in road construction and maintenance
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to safety and quality outcomes
- Ability to coordinate staff, plant and equipment resources

Applications are encouraged from experienced:

- Team Leaders
- Leading Hands
- Supervisors
- Senior civil construction operators looking to step into leadership

Grader operation experience will be highly regarded.

Apply Now

Applications close: 9:00am, Monday 3 August 2026

Apply now: www.coorong.sa.gov.au/jobs

More information: www.coorong.sa.gov.au/your-council/employment

Confidential enquiries:
Charmaine Sherman, Human Resource Officer
1300 785 ***

Council is an Equal Prospect Employer and encourages and embraces diversity, supporting an inclusive culture.

Position Description

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