Leading Hand – Unsealed Roads

Huon Valley Council; Huonville; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 15%

Leadership opportunity within Unsealed

Beautiful Tasmanian region

Fortnightly rostered days off

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Huon Valley in Tasmania is seeking a Leading Hand – Unsealed Roads to oversee day-to-day activities and lead a hands-on crew on Huon Valley roads. You will coordinate work to IPWEA standards, act as the on-site contact for the public, and train field workers to ensure timely delivery of quality infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience, with licences and tickets such as a Medium/Heavy Rigid licence, Grader ticket, White Card,

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant qualification and/or extensive knowledge and experience in a comparative role

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day team work to IPWEA standards and within timeframes
• On-site point of contact for the public, handling queries and complaints
• Train, guide and develop Multi Skilled Field Workers to deliver quality work on time
• Maintain accurate electronic records, assist with scheduling works and respond to customer enquiries

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Record keeping

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Applications Close on Sunday, 22 November 2026

• Full time position starting at $75,271 per annum / $38.09 per hr
• 15% Employer Superannuation
• Leadership opportunity within our Unsealed Roads team
• Work in one of Tasmania’s most beautiful regions, just 30 minutes from Hobart

The Role

As a Leading Hand – Unsealed Roads you will:

• Coordinate the day-to-day work of your team, making sure jobs are completed to IPWEA standards and within timeframes
• Be the on-site point of contact for the public, including handling queries and complaints
• Train, guide and develop Multi Skilled Field Workers so the team delivers quality work on time
• Keep accurate electronic records, assist with scheduling works and help respond to customer enquiries

What You will Bring:

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Completion of relevant qualification and/or extensive knowledge and experience in a comparative role
• Strong demonstrated experience operating a range of plant and equipment
• Strong supervisory, communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to direct, coach and motivate a team
• Proficiency in computerised systems, including the Microsoft 365 suite and relevant in-house systems
• Demonstrated experience implementing WHS requirements, including overseeing staff compliance with policies and procedures

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, the following:

• Current Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence
• Grader Ticket
• White Card
• Traffic Control Ticket
• First Aid Certificate

What’s on offer

• Play a hands-on role delivering infrastructure and services that make a real difference to the Huon Valley community
• An opportunity to step up and lead a hands-on crew looking after Huon Valley roads
• A culture of improvement and togetherness
• Work-life balance with fortnightly rostered days off and flexible working arrangements
• Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

Job Information

Salary Range

Starting at $75,271 per annum + 15% Employer Superannuation