Maintenance Team Leader (Civil / Asphalt) (9228)

Group and Team: City Infrastructure and Road Maintenance and Construction 
Location: Clearys Gates
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 6
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $73,672 to $75,232 per annum + 13.5%

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of road maintenance activities in accordance with the Road Services Management Plan. The Maintenance Team Leader (Civil / Asphalt) supports the Road Maintenance Coordinator in planning and delivering a program of maintenance that includes concrete and asphalt repairs, line marking, signage, and street furniture, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and safety procedures.

Role accountabilities include:

• Leading, motivating, and participating in a productive work team to maintain roads, footpaths, signage, and street furniture.
• Backfilling the Coordinator Road Maintenance role when required.
• Ensuring services are delivered efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and WHS policies.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to develop technical skills and professional behaviours.
• Participating in daily toolbox meetings and liaising with the Coordinator on resource needs.
• Coordinating external resources and operating plant and machinery safely.
• Collecting and recording asset management data.
• Participating in after-hours emergency service rosters and being available for overtime.
• Promoting and ensuring a safe work environment for all.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Maintenance Team Leader (Civil Asphalt) Position Description

About you

You are a proactive and experienced team leader with a strong background in civil maintenance, particularly in concreting and asphalting. You bring a collaborative and safety-first mindset, with the ability to lead a small team, solve operational challenges, and maintain high standards of service delivery. Your communication skills enable you to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and the community.

You will also have:

• Completion of Year 12, a Certificate IV qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A current Driver Licence and Medium Rigid Licence.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Sound knowledge of WHS principles and the ability to apply them in daily operations.
• Basic computer skills for completing asset and safety documentation.
• A commitment to the City of Hobart’s values: People, Focus & Direction, Accountability, Teamwork, and Creativity & Innovation.

About us

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.
• 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.

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 Neal Synott, Operations Manager, on 0419 518 431 or email neal.synott@hobartcity.com.au

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 recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. 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 30 November 2025.

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.