INF-031 Roads Leading Hand

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Leading Hand is required to lead an on-site Work Team in the safe and efficient delivery of road maintenance and/or construction and Council’s Roads Infrastructure Capital Works and Maintenance programs.

Employment Status:    Full Time Permanent

Award:     Level 8 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:     $2,794.70 gross per fortnight

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

• Experience within a leading hand role within a road construction or maintenance environment.
• Understanding of civil construction and maintenance techniques, including emerging practices and technologies.
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills, with an ability to operate basic computer and electronic devices.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance, environmental and risk management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
• Experience within a Local Government environment.

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

• General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
• Traffic Management Implementation accreditation.
• RII certificate of competency (or equivalent) to operate road construction machinery, plant and equipment such as: Front End Loader / Backhoe / Excavator / Skidsteer Loader / Compactor / Tractor/Slasher / Roller / Grader. 

| Essential Licences |

• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
• This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
• This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
• This position will require the ability to participate in an on-call roster.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Thursday, 19 February 2026

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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