Leading Hand (Roads District Team)

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Positive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and well-being

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Leading Hand to join Roads and Drainage Maintenance, leading on-site crews to deliver essential maintenance across roads, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel.

You will coordinate resources, monitor progress, foster a safety-first culture, and respond to operational issues to ensure programs and projects are completed on time and to required standards. This permanent role offers stability, a 9-day fortnight, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience directing teams on site.
• Safety-first approach to works and people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team undertaking maintenance works across roads, drainage, footpaths, kerb and channel.
• Foster a safety culture through pre-starts, toolbox talks, hazard identification and WHS compliance.
• Coordinate daily activities, allocate resources and monitor progress to meet priorities and service standards.
• Respond proactively to operational issues to ensure timely delivery of programs and projects.

Skills

Leadership

On-site supervision

Safety-first

C Class Licence

Team leadership

Job description

About The Role

Join our Roads and Drainage Maintenance teams as a Leading Hand and play a key role in maintaining essential community infrastructure.

About The Role

Join our Roads and Drainage Maintenance teams as a Leading Hand and play a key role in maintaining essential community infrastructure.

You will guide work crews, coordinate resources and contribute to the timely and effective delivery of maintenance and operational works.

With your civil maintenance experience and leadership skills you will:

• Lead and support a team undertaking maintenance works across Council's roads, drainage systems, footpaths, kerb and channel, and associated infrastructure.
• Foster a positive safety culture through effective pre-starts, toolbox talks, hazard identification and compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily work activities, allocate resources and monitor progress to ensure maintenance priorities, operational objectives and service standards are met.
• Respond proactively to operational issues and support the timely delivery of maintenance programs and projects.

View the position description for more details about these roles.

About You

We have multiple roles available and to be successful, you will have:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience providing direction to and managing teams on site
• A safety-first approach to your team and works
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (MR Class Licence an advantage)
• The ability to work in line with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About The Benefits

These are permanent full time positions with a salary up to $76,889 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health

About Us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Pre Employment Screening:

Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Please direct any related questions to [e-mail].