Roads & Civil Works Team Leader

Hinchinbrook Shire Council; Ingham; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster variations (9-day fortnight)

Superannuation up to 12.5%

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave�

Paid sick/parental leave 15 days

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health First Aid Officers

Flu vaccinations + skin checks

Uniforms and PPE supplied

Job summary

Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Ingham is seeking a proactive Works Team Leader to guide crews delivering roads, civil works and infrastructure for the community. You will plan, coordinate and supervise works, manage resources and contractors, and ensure safety and high workmanship standards across projects.

You will collaborate with Council teams, contractors and the DTMR to support RMPC delivery and other civil works across the Shire, with a structured roster and leave entitlements in place.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations.
• White Card – General Safety Induction.
• Demonstrated experience leading civil construction, road maintenance or operational crews.
• Experience in contract administration, project costings and monitoring expenditure.
• Strong planning, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and work within policies, contracts and legislative requirements.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise direct reports, allocate work and monitor performance.
• Liaise with DTMR officers to foster positive relations between DTMR and Council.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure, quality and resource utilisation; take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical advice and support regarding road construction, maintenance and infrastructure.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations

White Card – General Safety Induction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Ingham is seeking a proactive Works Team Leader to guide crews delivering roads, civil works and infrastructure for the community. You will plan, coordinate and supervise works, manage resources and contractors, and ensure safety and high workmanship standards across projects.

You will collaborate with Council teams, contractors and the DTMR to support RMPC delivery and other civil works across the Shire, with a structured roster and leave entitlements in place.