Team Leader Opportunities – Works & Infrastructure

Join our Works & Infrastructure team in one of our Team Leader opportunities.

Leading either our road maintenance and construction crews or our bitumen sealing team, you'll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that support our community. Working closely with staff, contractors and customers, you'll coordinate resources, manage projects and contracts, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Based at the Red Cliffs Depot, these positions offer the opportunity to lead experienced teams and make a tangible impact across the region.

Team Leader Bitumen Services
Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the bitumen sealing team, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to Council's required quality standards. The role also manages contract documentation and administration, coordinates resources, and acts as the primary liaison between Council and customers regarding bituminous sealing works.

• Job Number R2780

• Full time

• Salary: Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement, commencing at $98,419 including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation

• Applications close 4pm, Thursday 17 September 2026

Team Leader Northern Construction
This role is responsible for leading road maintenance and construction operations, including the planning and delivery of projects, supervision of work teams, coordination of resources and contractors, and management of project budgets. The position works closely with customers and stakeholders to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of Council's infrastructure programs.

• Job Number R2781

• Full time

• Salary: Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement, commencing at $98,419 including industry allowance plus statutory superannuation

• Applications close 4pm, Thursday 17 September 2026

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form

• A resume

• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) •••• •197.