Team Leader Civil Works (Asphalt and Construction)

Group and Team: City Infrastructure Group, Road Maintenance and Renewal Team

Location: Cleary's Gates

Employment status: Permanent, Full-time

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 2

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $76,907 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.
• Work for an organisation that makes a positive difference.

About the role

Lead the delivery of critical civil asphalt construction, maintenance and infrastructure works across the city. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee a team of Labourers, Plant Operators, Truck Drivers and contractors, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will coordinate daily operations, provide on-site leadership and ensure work is carried out in accordance with project plans, specifications and operational requirements. With a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity, you will ensure plant and equipment are operated correctly and all activities comply with relevant legislation, standards and workplace procedures.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential civil infrastructure projects while leading a skilled team committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for the community.

Role accountabilities include:

• Lead and coordinate a Civil Works Asphalt Construction team, fostering a high-performance culture that reflects Council's values, safety standards and service excellence.
• Plan, organise and oversee daily construction, asphalt and maintenance activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed targets and quality requirements.
• Champion workplace health and safety by identifying and managing risks, leading incident investigations, implementing corrective actions and ensuring compliance with SWMS, SOPs and Council procedures.
• Provide clear direction, mentoring and technical guidance to team members, trainees and contractors, supporting capability development across civil construction and asphalt works.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, site inductions and safety briefings to ensure workers, contractors and visitors understand site hazards, control measures and PPE requirements.
• Assist with the development and interpretation of construction plans, working closely with the Coordinator Construction Projects to achieve operational objectives and project outcomes.
• Operate and supervise the use of plant, machinery and specialised equipment while maintaining accurate records, timesheets and costing information to support effective project delivery.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

The successful candidate will possess, or be willing to obtain, a Certificate IV in Civil Construction and a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. A Medium Rigid Driver Licence is highly regarded. Combined with strong civil construction experience, this role requires a capable leader with the technical knowledge, practical expertise and confidence to manage teams and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced, high-risk construction environment.

You are an experienced and hands-on leader with a proven ability to supervise and motivate teams, while mentoring and developing trainees and emerging employees. With strong worksite traffic management knowledge and a commitment to safety, you confidently apply quality and risk controls to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your practical experience includes operating a range of civil construction plant and equipment, including excavators, rollers, skid steer loaders, compaction equipment, quick-cut saws, jackhammers and other power tools. You bring a proactive approach, strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering quality civil construction outcomes while leading by example.

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 including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone 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 about what 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.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and 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, on 03 6278 0212 or email Sign in to view 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 [email protected]. 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 9 August 2026.

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 Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• 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 on our website.