Leading Hand Road Maintenance

About the position:

The Leading Hand Road Maintenance undertakes operational activities associated with the provision

of road maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all

work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant

state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. This position

provides daily guidance and supervision to direct reports as required by the Line Manager.

This position works a 9-day fortnight with every second Friday as a non-working day.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the team in hazard identification and controls through the development of specific JHA

and ensuring team accountability. Promote safe work practices and environment through

leading by example.

• Maintain the City’s sealed road network assets through undertaking road maintenance

activities including asphalting, chip sealing and edge patching.

• Provide initiative and guidance to direct reports in daily activities, including coordinating all

materials and equipment for use by the team.

• Ensure that all work undertaken by team is to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Brian Myers, Supervisor Urban Roads on (08)

9956 6710.

Position requirements:

The ideal applicant will have experience in road maintenance, with ability to lead a small team and

preferably hold an MR class driver’s license. Strong communication skills and proficiency with an

iPad are also highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required

of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $82,422 per annum to $86,882 per annum will be offered dependent on

knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)• 22 Annual Leave days per annum

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career opportunities

• Study Assistance

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral

Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities.

Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city

are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all

people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability,

and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity

employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection

criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. This position requires MR class driver’s license. Please list your driver’s license class

and expiry. If you hold a lesser class license, please confirm willingness to upgrade to

required class.

ii. This position requires applicants to hold various licenses and tickets such as put not

limited to White Card, Traffic Management Certificate, High Risk Work License

(desirable). If you don’t hold all or any of the above tickets, please confirm your

willingness to undertake further development.

iii. Experience in the safe use of plant and equipment associated with road maintenance,

including loaders, excavators, skid steer.

iv. Experience leading and coordinating a small team.

v. Knowledge of materials and techniques associated with road maintenance.

vi. Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications with

developed written and verbal communication.Applications close 4pm Monday 2 February 2026.

Please note applications will not be reviewed prior to the closing date listed above.