Team Leader Construction

Ready to cement your career and lead a rock solid concreting team?

Lead and support the City’s concrete team to deliver safe, high quality infrastructure outcomes for the community.

About the role

The City of Canning is seeking a Team Leader Construction to lead a crew in the City’s in-house concrete team.

Reporting to the Supervisor Construction Works, this full-time permanent position is a diverse and challenging Team Leader opportunity with responsibility to ensure the works crew are performing to meet the City’s annual construction and maintenance programs. This role is ideal for a leader experienced in balancing operational delivery of concrete, construction and maintenance work, and passionate about team development and workplace safety.

A snapshot of your new role:

- Overseeing delivery of works and crew under the direction of the Supervisor Construction Works

- Contributing to workplace safety through pre-starts, safety management plans, secure work procedures and hazard reporting

- Provide on-field leadership to a concrete crew

- Operating Medium Rigid vehicles

- Operating power tools and equipment

Who we’re looking for:

- Strong team leadership skills and ability to foster team accountability and collaboration

- Proven history in concrete, construction and maintenance works

- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to read and interpret technical plans and drawings

- Strong accountability and commitment to working safely

- Medium Rigid driver’s license (or willing to obtain within 6 months, funded by the City)

- HR driver’s license and mobile plant tickets highly desirable

- White Card

- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)





Why apply for this role?

- Full-time, permanent position – 38 hours a week

- 9 day fortnight – have an RDO every second week!

- $43.28 - $43.72 per hour + super + penalties for overtime and special projects night work

- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave

- We match super contributions to help you save for your future

- City vehicle (conditional commuter use in accordance with Vehicle Fleet Policy)

- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). You may also contact Changeeka Jayakody on *** for a confidential discussion. Visit our website for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00 pm, Thursday 3 September 2026 . We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

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