Leading Hand

Logan City Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Queensland is seeking an experienced leader for road maintenance activities. This role requires supervising a team to deliver high-quality services related to drainage and road maintenance. Candidates must have relevant experience, required licenses, and a commitment to safety and community service. Competitive salary and several benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary from $69,064.36 per annum plus Superannuation

Accrue additional leave

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Passport Program

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Active social club

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to complete a range of road maintenance activities.
• Must be willing to undergo a Pre-Employment functional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day planning and delivery of road maintenance tasks.
• Supervise and lead a small team.
• Manage litter, potholes, and road signage.

Skills

Road Linemarking and Road Signage

Experience working with Asphalt (Hot and Cold)

Experience working on a Flocon

Education

MR (or higher class) when driving vehicles 4.5TGVM

Hold a General Safety Induction Card (Construction Industry)

Hold a C Class Driver’s License

Job description

The Road Construction & Maintenance Branch is where key road and drainage services are delivered directly to the Logan City community. The branch is focused on delivering excellent customer service in a timely manner and to a high quality.

Our Maintenance branch is seeking an experienced leader to assist with the day-to-day planning and delivery of tasks associated with road and drainage maintenance activities. We have a position available at our Marsden depot.

You will have the skill set to supervise and lead a small team to achieve work outputs in relation to road drainage maintenance services such as:

• Litter and illegal dumping, easement drainage, incident response, bollards and fencing, street bins;
• Footpaths/bikeways, kerb and channel, and road and drainage reinstatements;
• Potholes and pavement failures;
• Sign and guidepost installation;
• Road linemarking, road signage and precast traffic islands.

More specifically, if you have experience in any of the below skill sets, we would love to hear from you!

• Road Linemarking and Road Signage
• Experience working with Asphalt (Hot and Cold)
• Experience working on a Flocon

Minimum requirements of the role include:

• Experience leading a team to complete a range of road maintenance activities
• MR (or higher class) when driving vehicles . 4.5TGVM
• Hold a General Safety Induction Card (Construction Industry)
• Must be willing to undergo a Pre-Employment functional assessment and be assessed as being able to meet the functional requirements of the position.
• Hold a C Class Driver’s License

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary from $69,064.36 per annum plus Superannuation + Site Allowances
• Accrue Additional Leave- Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work-Life Balance- Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (76hr) fortnight
• Health & Wellness - Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Professional Growth– Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment– Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage– Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future.

Logan is home to more than 313,000 people from more than 217 different cultures. We celebrate our diversity and the rich and varied lifestyle it offers.

Interested?

Please apply by closing date of COB 8th October 2025 –For more information, contact Principal Engineer – Margaret Diou

• All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format & submitted online.
• Applications will be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration.
• If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact