Team Leader Grader Operator

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay

On-site

AUD 71,000 - 87,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Annualised allowance

Salary packaging options

Professional development

Employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD is seeking a Team Leader Grader Operator to lead a field-based road maintenance and construction team and run high-level grader operations. This hands-on leadership role combines technical supervision with operational delivery to meet project standards safely and efficiently.

The role requires extensive grader experience, road works knowledge, and a strong emphasis on safety, planning, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

We require hands-on experience leading field teams with work planning and quality control.
Experience delivering road and drainage construction to timeframes.
Strong WHS knowledge and risk controls are essential.

Responsibilities

Lead road construction and maintenance activities including final trim grader operations.
Supervise field-based crew, allocate work and monitor quality outcomes.
Promote safe work practices and ensure WHS compliance and traffic controls.
Provide technical advice and practical solutions for operational delivery.
Coordinate contractors to maximise efficiency and value for money.

Skills

Grader operations

Road roller operations

Backhoe/Loader operations

Leadership experience

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

General Construction Induction (White Card)

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Team Leader Grader Operator

Infrastructure Operations

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Operations Level 7- $78,862 plus superannuation

+ annualised allowance of $2,701

+ 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced civil construction professional to lead a field-based road maintenance and construction team while undertaking high-level grader operations, including final trim work. This hands‑on leadership role combines technical expertise, crew supervision and operational delivery to ensure Council projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

What your day will look like:

Lead road construction and maintenance activities, including final trim grader operations

Supervise and support a field-based crew, allocating work and monitoring quality outcomes.

Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with WHS requirements and traffic management controls.

Provide technical advice and practical solutions to support operational delivery.

Coordinate contractors and service providers to maximise efficiency and value for money.

Maintain accurate records using Council's works management and corporate systems.

What you’ll need for success:

Valid HR driver licence recognised in Queensland.

General Construction Induction (White Card).

Grader Operations Competency.

Road Roller Operations Competency.

Backhoe/Loader Operations Competency.

Demonstrated experience leading field-based teams, including work planning, quality control and staff support.

Extensive experience operating a single-unit grader, including final trim work.

Experience delivering road and drainage construction and maintenance works to required standards and timeframes.

Sound knowledge of WHS requirements, hazard identification and risk controls.

Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and record-keeping skills.

What’s nice to have:

Certificate III (AQF Level 3 or above) in Civil Construction.

First Aid Certificate

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer: