Roads Services Crew Leader

Permanent Full Time

Band 5 - starting at $78,448.97 + Super + Fortnightly RDO (9-day fortnight)

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• A real sense of work-life balance

About the Role: Yarra City Council is seeking a dedicated Crew Leader to join our Roads Services team. This role involves delivering high-quality, efficient, and value-driven services to our community through road and infrastructure maintenance.

The position is responsible for the day to day supervision of Council's in house Road Services staff, supervising works to a high standard and ensuring a safe workplace.  You will be assisting with Infrastructure Maintenance activities including road repairs, footpath reinstatement, street furniture and street signage repairs.  This role offers a diverse and rewarding work environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and accountability for councils in house maintenance program.
• Supervision of a crew of road maintenance staff, providing guidance and training, ensuring all work adheres to strict safety standards.
• Accountability, operation and management of plant and equipment including safety and security inspections.
• Leading teams performing maintenance activities across asphalting, concreting, bluestone, signs and street furniture.
• Managing response timeframes for activities in Council’s Road Management Plan, ensuring they are completed within specified time frames.

Skills and Experience:

• Licenses, skills, and competency in operating plant and vehicles, including heavy mechanical equipment. (Heavy Rigid Preferrable)
• Experience in civil construction, particularly in asphalt placement, concreting and bluestone construction.
• Experience leading, planning and supervising a work crew within a municipal maintenance works environment.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Your ability to be an effective team player.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Enhancing the appearance and structural integrity of Council’s streetscapes and infrastructure

Join us in making a positive impact on our community’s infrastructure!

For more information about this role, contact Francesco Coiro, Supervisor Roads Services on 0497 339191 or see the Position Description.

 100372 - Road Services Crew Leader - Infrastructure and Environment - Position Description - May 2025.pdf

Applications close on Monday 23 June 2025 at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a Pre-employment Medical Assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.