Team Leader Civil Infrastructure Projects

Description:

About The Role
This is a leadership role that puts you at the heart of delivering Greater Shepparton’s substantial capital works program. Reporting to the Manager Project Delivery, you will manage a diverse team of Project Managers and a Project Support Officer, delivering a wide range of civil infrastructure projects—on time, within scope, and budget.
With a focus on team leadership, knowledge sharing, and capability building, you will guide your team through the full project lifecycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and stakeholder engagement at every step. This is a hands-on role with operational and strategic responsibility, where you will contribute to key approvals, risk management, and the refinement of project delivery frameworks across the organisation.
Council’s capital program includes a broad spectrum of civil works, offering team members opportunities to learn and grow. As Team Leader, you will foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, supporting career progression and maintaining a positive team dynamic.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a civil infrastructure professional with strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of project delivery in local government or related sectors. You will bring the ability to manage and upskill a diverse team, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining a focus on staff development and stakeholder engagement. You’ll need excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage across all levels of Council, including executive leadership. Prior experience managing project teams, contractor relationships, and navigating approval and tender processes is essential. A background in civil contracting with leadership experience will be considered.
The role requires someone who is solutions-focused, adaptable, and ready to lead from the front—whether that’s guiding a team member through a challenge or stepping in to deliver a project. A tertiary qualification in project management, civil engineering or a related field is preferrable.
Why Greater Shepparton?
Council offers a dynamic working environment where leadership, inclusion, and personal development are valued. With regular team lunches, social events, and flexible start/finish times, this is a workplace that values both professionalism and community.
Application Process
Public Sector People (PSP) has partnered with Greater Shepparton City Council to recruit this key leadership position. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Applications will close on April 16th 2025
For further information, including the position description, contact Marcel Lafontaine at marcel@publicsectorpeople.com.au or call 0423 668 753. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link provided.