Crew Leader - Foreshore Maintenance

City of Moreton Bay; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary progression to Level 8 (with绩?)

Study, Training And Research Scheme (�

Novated leases and superannuation

Health insurance discounts

Free annual flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport Program

Counselling support service

On-site parking

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a hands-on Crew Leader to maintain foreshore areas around Bribie Island and Beachmere. You’ll lead day-to-day activities, coordinate resources and work with a Backhoe Operator to keep foreshore assets safe, functional and enjoyable for the community.

Role is field-based with some admin tasks, offers a 12% super, 78,197 AUD per year, 4-day weeks and a pathway to higher levels within the Crew Leader Framework.

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site operations and coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Ability to safely operate and oversee plant/equipment on foreshore works.
• Strong communication to engage stakeholders and coordinate tasks.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule and manage field activities.
• Willingness to obtain HRW DG licence within 6 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Maintain foreshore areas and operate relevant plant and equipment as required.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities, allocate resources and ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Use Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technical teams and State Agencies on maintenance outcomes.
• Provide hands-on leadership on Bribie Island and Beachmere runs.

Skills

On-site leadership

Plant operation experience

Communication skills

Task coordination

Safe work practices

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or related qualification

Job description

• This team currently works full time hours over 4 days/week - 6:00am to 4:00pm - with either a Monday or Friday off. 12 month trial.
• $78,197 pa (ie. $39.57/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 6)
• Please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework.

Maintain the community’s foreshores, including inter-tidal zones, beach access tracks, sand nourishment works and stormwater outlets. Working alongside a Backhoe Operator, you’ll take the lead on day to day activities to help keep Council’s foreshore areas safe, functional and enjoyable for the community.

This hands on role involves a range of operational maintenance activities across a designated run around the Bribie Island and Beachmere areas, with a mix of field based work and basic administrative responsibilities.

You’ll coordinate day to day activities, allocate resources and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards while working alongside the machine operator.

Some of the tasks include:

• undertaking general labouring duties across foreshore areas
• spotting plant operations and operating plant where required
• supporting larger sand movement and nourishment works
• removing accumulated sand, debris and animal remains from beaches
• infilling holes and undertaking general beach and foreshore maintenance
• driving the work vehicle and operating relevant plant and equipment
• coordinating daily activities and supporting delivery across your run
• using Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records

You’ll also work with supervisors, technical teams and relevant State Agencies to address foreshore maintenance issues, identify practical solutions and support effective maintenance outcomes.

About you

You have experience undertaking similar operational maintenance activities, including working around or operating plant, along with experience taking the lead on site and coordinating day to day activities.

You'll also bring:

• experience safely undertaking hands on manual tasks in outdoor environments
• demonstrated ability to safely operate and oversee the operation of relevant plant and equipment
• strong communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• experience coordinating tasks and day to day operational activities
• confidence and the ability to use and learn Council systems and relevant technology
• a strong focus on safe work practices

Requirements

• Current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
• Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Certification in the operation of Backhoe Loader (LB)
• a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)

A Certificate III in Horticulture or another relevant qualification is highly desirable and required to progress through the Crew Leader Framework.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.