Crew Lead

Select Aust Sydney; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney on the Gold Coast is seeking 2x Crew Leads to supervise water and sewer network maintenance, pipeline renewals, and civil works. Lead a small civil crew on site, ensure safety, and deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include hands-on pipe work, site operations, iPad reporting, and inspections of hydrants, holes, valves, and trunk mains. Candidates need a White Card, MR license, and relevant tickets; pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• White Card (General Construction Induction) is required.
• MR Driver's License preferred.
• Hepatitis A & B immunity or willingness to obtain before start.
• Experience leading small civil teams with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience in water/sewerage maintenance, pipelaying, or civil infrastructure.
• Proficient with iPads for daily reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Ground: guide and mentor crew, keep works on track, safe, and high quality.
• Hands-on Network Works: coordinate and perform pipe installations, hand excavations, service potholing, backfilling, surface restorations.
• Site Operations: manage site setup, traffic controls, operate plant/tools, and maintain digital site records on iPad.
• Routine Inspections: oversee inspections/maintenance on hydrants, sewer maintenance holes, valves, and trunk mains.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Industry Experience in water/sewerage

iPad reporting proficiency

Education

White Card (General Construction Induction)

MR Driver's License

Hepatitis A & B Immunity

Tools

Confined Space Entry Work at Heights Cert III (Water/Civil)

Plant & Equipment VOCs, Dogman, Asbestos Removal

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Are you an experienced Civil Crew Lead or a skilled Water/Sewerage Maintenance Worker ready to step up and run a site crew? We are seeking 2x Crew Leads to oversee critical water and sewer network maintenance, pipeline renewals, and civil works across the Gold Coast . If you take pride in delivering quality work, leading a team safely, and keeping local infrastructure running-we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead on the Ground: Guide and mentor crew members while keeping works on track, safe, and up to quality standards .
• Hands-on Network Works: Coordinate and perform pipe installations, hand excavations, service potholing, backfilling, and surface restorations .
• Site Operations: Manage site setup (traffic control, barriers, amenities), operate plant/tools safely, and run digital site records via iPad .
• Routine Inspections: Oversee inspections and maintenance on fire hydrants, sewer maintenance holes, valves, and trunk mains .

What

You Need to Succeed:

• White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Manual C-Class Driver's License (MR License preferred)
• Hepatitis A & B Immunity (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Leadership Experience: Experienced in running small civil teams with minimal supervision .
• Industry Experience: Hands-on experience in water/sewerage maintenance, pipelaying, or civil infrastructure .
• Comfort using digital devices (iPads) for daily reporting .
• Highly Regarded Tickets:
• Confined Space Entry Work at Heights Cert III in Water Operations or Civil Construction (Pipelaying)
• Plant & Equipment VOCs / Dogman / Asbestos Removal
• Note: Successful candidates must be able to pass a standard pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

Why Apply?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard weekday hours with guaranteed shut-down time over Christmas / New Year .
• Long-Term Security: Initial contract running through early 2027 with direct pathways to permanent opportunities .
• Local Work: Convenient local sites across Arundel and the Gold Coast-no long-distance travel .

Ready to Lead?