Lead Grader Operator & Site Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator for Collinsville. You will supervise a small crew, operate a grader, and oversee road construction and maintenance projects across the region, including remote camp environments.

You will be responsible for safety, site records, and compliance with regulations, while coordinating daily works and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• General construction safety induction (White Card)
• Current First aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Traffic Management Implementation (or willingness to obtain)
• Traffic Controller ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (or willingness to obtain)
• Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control ACDC (or willingness to obtain)
• Grader Operator Competency/Ticket
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a small team of workers to ensure high-quality and efficient work.
• Capture accurate site records to meet the satisfaction of the Works Coordinator.
• Implement traffic management requirements as per guidelines.
• Ensure all on-site works and activities fully comply with state rules and regulations.
• Address customer service requests, complaints, general inquiries, and transactions in an effective and timely manner.
• Operate plant and equipment as required, reporting any defects.
• Undertake “on call” duties on a rotational basis and respond to emergency callouts.
• Be available for camping when required, based on job needs.
• Report any matters that could impact the business, Council, or employees to the relevant Supervisor or Manager.
• Relieve at other locations throughout the region when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, consistent with skills and training.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Team supervision

Traffic management implementation

First aid & CPR

On-call readiness

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Occupational Health and Safety competency (LR, LL, LB, LG, LF)

Tools

Grader Operator Competency/Ticket

Class HR/HC Driver’s licence

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator for Collinsville. You will supervise a small crew, operate a grader, and oversee road construction and maintenance projects across the region, including remote camp environments.

You will be responsible for safety, site records, and compliance with regulations, while coordinating daily works and delivering quality outcomes for the community.