Leading Hand - Civil Infrastructure Maintenance

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Narangba; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary packaging options

STARS training

Fitness Passport program

Discounted health insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Moreton Bay Regional Council in Narangba is seeking a Leading Hand to supervise a labourer and deliver maintenance on the roads and drains network. You will lead tasks, identify materials, and implement practical fixes while ensuring safety and quality in your designated area.

You will prioritize planned and reactive works, manage work orders in TechOne, and coordinate day-to-day activities with stakeholders. The role offers a 9-day fortnight and pathway to Career progression.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in civil infrastructure maintenance or construction.
• Experience leading jobs and coordinating day-to-day activities.
• Strong communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform manual tasks safely and use required technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance tasks on Council's civil infrastructure assets.
• Identify and allocate materials required to complete works.
• Identify asset defects and implement practical maintenance solutions.
• Ensure your area remains safe, tidy and well maintained for planned and reactive works.
• Use Council systems to manage work orders and maintain records; ensure plant and equipment safety and compliance.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Manual tasks

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

TechOne

Job description

Leading Hand - Civil Infrastructure Maintenance

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight |76 hour fortnight


• This team currently works full time hours over 4 days/week - Tuesday to Friday 6:00am to 4:00pm. 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.


• Location: Narangba

As a Crew Leader working within the Roads and Drains team, you'll work alongside a labourer to undertake assigned maintenance tasks on Council's civil infrastructure assets. You’ll also take the lead in identifying and allocating the materials required to complete works, as well as identifying asset defects and implementing practical maintenance solutions.

Your primary responsibility will be to help ensure your designated area remains safe, tidy and well maintained, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the road and drainage network.

Some of the tasks include:

• pathway and footpath repairs and replacements, including concrete areas


• kerb and channel repairs, including lintels and stormwater grates


• replacing and maintaining manholes, covers, pits and catch pits


• undertaking stormwater network maintenance, including pipes, headwalls and open drains


• clearing and maintaining open drains and drainage infrastructure


• installing, repairing and replacing road signs


• repairing traffic islands and associated defects

The role involves using Council systems to manage work orders, complete basic administrative tasks and maintain records of completed works. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring plant and equipment are used and maintained in line with safety and operational requirements, while supporting safe work practices across the team.

Hands on involvement and leadership capabilities will be key to effectively maintaining the safety and functionality of our community’s infrastructure.

Ideally your application has demonstrated recent, hands on experience in civil infrastructure maintenance or construction - with some experience taking the lead on jobs and coordinating day to day activities.

You’ll bring strong communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, the ability to safely perform manual tasks and confidence to use and learn Council systems and relevant technology (we currently use TechOne)

Paired with the above, you’ll also be required to hold:

• a current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)


• a Construction Induction card and;


• a Traffic Management Implementation licence and a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)

Holding a Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. Please note: this qualification is required to advance 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?

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).

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

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.