Leading Hand (Jet Patching)

Lismore City Council; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive wages

9-day fortnight

Career development

Employee assistance

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Lismore City Council in New South Wales invites applications for a Leading Hand (Jet Patching) to lead the Jet Patching team in the Roads and Infrastructure directorate, and to support the Field Supervisor as required.

The role requires a HR licence, Cert III Civil Construction, White Card and First Aid, plus demonstrable experience leading road maintenance crews and operating heavy plant, including GPS machine control, with a strong emphasis on WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Cert III Civil Construction or equivalent experience
• White Card
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Class LR Licence
• Experience leading and supervising road maintenance teams
• Experience operating heavy plant equipment

Responsibilities

• Lead Jet Patching team and support Field Supervisor with planning, safety inspections and compliance
• Supervise worksites, manage materials, equipment, and contractors; operate GPS machine control
• Identify underground/overhead services and conduct prestart checks; ensure WHS compliance
• Develop and guide less experienced staff; coordinate traffic control and community communications
• Ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project outcomes

Skills

Leading and supervising teams

GPS machine control

Safety leadership

Education

Cert III Civil Construction

White Card (General Construction Induction)

First Aid Certificate

Class LR Licence

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Leading Hand (Jet Patching) to join our Roads and Infrastructure team. The Leading Hand is responsible for independently leading the Jet Patching team while also providing crucial support to the Field Supervisor when required. Vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment across the Roads and Infrastructure directorate, the Leading Hand is critical to building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

Please note, the nature of this role will require the successful applicant to have a Class Heavy Rigid (HR) Drivers Licence.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive wages and conditions
• Work/life balance working a 9-day fortnight
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

What we trust you to deliver:

• Support the Field Supervisor by assisting with administration, daily planning, scheduling, safety inspections, and compliance activities, while completing assigned tasks efficiently and maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Independently supervise worksites, lead small teams and contractors, manage materials, equipment and tools, perform measurements and calculations, operate GPS machine control, and apply environmental controls to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project outcomes.
• Identify, protect, and work safely around underground and overhead services; conduct prestart and roadworthy inspections for heavy vehicles and plant; follow WHS and National Heavy Vehicle Law requirements; and effectively address and escalation operational issues.
• Guide and develop less experienced staff, undertake traffic control duties, communicate professionally with the community, and contribute to effective resource use and smooth site operations.

What you will need to be successful:

• Cert III Civil Construction and/or relevant experience
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Class LR Licence
• Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising teams in road maintenance and construction activities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy plant equipment.

Employment conditions:

Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour 9-day fortnight.

Salary:

Starts at $1,478.00 per week, plus superannuation.

Closing date:

Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:00PM. Please note, applications will be assessed as they are received.

Contact:

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact David McDermott, Works Lead - Maintenance on 0427 804 ***.

Pre-employment Screening:

Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments and drug testing, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.