Team Leader Civil Construction
Harrison McMillan ·www.harrisonmcmillan.com.au
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Located at the top of the Yorke Peninsula, the Copper Coast is a thriving regional centre, home to around 15,000 residents and attracts 500,000 visitors each year. From its stunning coastal and agricultural landscapes to its vibrant communities, the Copper Coast embodies a unique blend of lifestyle, heritage, culture and prosperity.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
We offer excellent conditions, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellbeing support in an encouraging, family friendly environment.
Copper Coast Council is seeking a Team Leader Civil Construction to join its Infrastructure team. Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Construction, this is a working leadership role responsible for supervising a small operational crew while contributing directly to planning, coordination and delivery of civil construction works. This role suits an experienced civil operator who can balance people leadership with hands-on delivery, quality control and forward planning.
Key responsibilities:
You are a practical, hands-on civil construction leader who understands how work gets done on the ground. You are comfortable leading crews, making decisions on site and maintaining safety, quality and productivity. You value stability, teamwork and delivering reliable outcomes for the community.
You will also have:
To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts, include a cover letter & current resume.
Applications close: 5pm, 16 January 2026.
To view the Position Description or for further enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Ariel Winters on (08) 7070 8096 or via email at ariel.winters@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
We offer excellent conditions, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellbeing support in an encouraging, family friendly environment.
Copper Coast Council is seeking a Team Leader Civil Construction to join its Infrastructure team. Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Construction, this is a working leadership role responsible for supervising a small operational crew while contributing directly to planning, coordination and delivery of civil construction works. This role suits an experienced civil operator who can balance people leadership with hands-on delivery, quality control and forward planning.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a civil construction team of approximately 7 staff
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure work is completed safely, on time and to standard
- Monitor job progress, workmanship and site compliance
- Contribute to weekly and monthly works planning and scheduling
- Assist with project coordination and ensure projects remain on track
- Engage contractors and oversee contracted works as required
- Read and interpret construction plans and drawings
- Apply environmental and safety requirements across all activities
- Support the Coordinator Civil Construction with day-to-day operations
You are a practical, hands-on civil construction leader who understands how work gets done on the ground. You are comfortable leading crews, making decisions on site and maintaining safety, quality and productivity. You value stability, teamwork and delivering reliable outcomes for the community.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience in civil construction and team leadership
- Strong hands-on machinery and plant knowledge
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple work programs
- Confidence using computer systems, CRM or works management tools
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent
- Current C class & HC Driver’s Licence
- Competency operating civil plant and equipment (desirable)
To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button and follow the prompts, include a cover letter & current resume.
Applications close: 5pm, 16 January 2026.
To view the Position Description or for further enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Ariel Winters on (08) 7070 8096 or via email at ariel.winters@harrisonmcmillan.com.au
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