Leading Hand - Bridge & Concrete

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Braidwood; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Retail discounts at 700+ retailers

Training and professional development

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join the Transport Maintenance team in Braidwood. You will carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and other structural works across the Council’s transport network.

You will lead and support staff, ensuring safe, efficient work and coordinating road, drainage, timber and traffic control tasks while operating and maintaining plant and equipment. 9-day fortnight conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, bridge maintenance or similar works.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, plan tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; comfortable using computers and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and repairs, and other structural works across Council’s transport network.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff undertaking construction and maintenance activities, including road, drainage, timber and traffic control works.
• Operate, maintain and service Council’s plant and equipment while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Bridge maintenance

Construction

Team leadership

Communication

Planning and prioritising

Education

NSW White Card

MR Driver Licence

Traffic control qualifications

High-risk work licences ( dogging & rigging )

Job description

Position Number: 6118 Location: Braidwood

The Package: $1,425.79 - $1,575.46 gross per week + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 8 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029. Full-time – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply.

Enjoy hands-on construction and maintenance work and have the experience to help lead a team? Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Leading Hand to join our Transport Maintenance team in Braidwood.

In this role you will:

• Carry out and coordinate bridge maintenance, concrete construction and repairs, and other structural works across Council’s transport network.


• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff undertaking construction and maintenance activities, including road, drainage, timber and traffic control works.


• Operate, maintain and service Council’s plant and equipment while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in construction, bridge maintenance or similar works.


• Can effectively motivate and support a team, plan and prioritise tasks, and contribute to positive team outcomes.


• Has strong communication and organisational skills, is comfortable using computers and mobile devices, and holds a NSW General Construction Induction Card ("White Card") and the required licences and accreditations for the role, including an MR Driver Licence, traffic control qualifications and relevant high-risk work licences including dogging and rigging qualifications.

Working with us:

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to observe the impact of their work as they provide an essential service to the local community. They will be supported by Council through access to numerous training and professional development opportunities. The position will work a 9-day fortnight and can also take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 700+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.