TO604 Road Maintenance Team Leader - Orange
Cabonne Council
TO604 Road Maintenance Team Leader - Orange
Closing date: 16/08/2026 9:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Orange
Department: Transport
Compensation: Weekly AUD $1,237.60 - $1,332.80
Employment type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Roads Maintenance Team Leader
Cabonne Council is seeking a motivated and hands-on RMO Team Leader to lead and support a small road maintenance crew delivering essential transport infrastructure services across the Cabonne Shire. Reporting to the Transport Area Supervisor, this role is responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities, supervising field staff, ensuring works are completed safely and to required standards, and contributing to the efficient delivery of Council's road maintenance programs.
Please refer to the position description for a full brief of the position.
About You
This position is suited to an experienced road maintenance professional with strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve quality outcomes for the community
Benefits of working at Council include
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job. We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment, along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A nine-day fortnight
- Dedicated training and professional development budgets
- A leadership development program
- Staff Wellness Program
- Opportunity to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the needs of our employees
- Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary packaging options, and many more
Remuneration
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2026 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions of employment.
This position is graded 5 in Council's salary system. The gross weekly wage range is $1237.60 - $1332.80dependant on skills and experience.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.
You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume and essential qualifications for the position.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:
- A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking validity of certificates and qualifications.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Council’s Department Leader Transport Operations Mark Ellis, on 02 6392 3200.
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.