Lead Grader Operator & Crew Supervisor

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with 9 day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Locality Allowance

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator to join our Collinsville team. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a small crew, coordinating daily works, and delivering quality road construction and maintenance across the region, including camping in remote sites.

You will operate and supervise the grader, ensure safety, and liaise with the Works Coordinator to maintain records and performance on site.

Qualifications

• White Card required.
• HR/HC licence (or willing to obtain).
• First aid and CPR current (or willing to obtain).
• Traffic Management Implementation (or willingness to obtain).
• Traffic Controller ticket (or willingness to obtain).
• Operate and maintain chainsaws (or willingness to obtain).
• ACDC (Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control) or willingness to obtain.
• OH&S competency in LR, LL, LB, LG & LF.
• Grader Operator competency/ticket.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a small team to ensure high-quality and efficient work.
• Capture accurate site records to meet Works Coordinator expectations.
• Implement traffic management requirements per guidelines.
• Ensure all on-site works comply with state rules and regulations.
• Address customer service requests, complaints and inquiries promptly.
• Operate plant and equipment as required, reporting defects.
• Undertake on-call duties on a rotational basis and respond to emergencies.
• Be available for camping when required by job needs.
• Report matters affecting business, Council, or employees to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Relieve at other locations in the region when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, consistent with skills and training.

Skills

White Card

HR/HC Licence

First Aid & CPR

Traffic Management

Traffic Controller

Chainsaw Operation

ACDC Certification

OH&S Competency

Grader Operator Ticket

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator to join our Collinsville team. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a small crew, coordinating daily works, and delivering quality road construction and maintenance across the region, including camping in remote sites.

You will operate and supervise the grader, ensure safety, and liaise with the Works Coordinator to maintain records and performance on site.