Traffic Control Team Lead - Safer Sites, Lead Crew

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer super

Salary sacrifice options

Training & development

Payroll deductions

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport & clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a proactive Traffic Control Team Leader to join the civil team in Rockhampton. You will lead from the front, support the Supervisor, coordinate traffic crews, and manage site safety on major civil projects.

This hands-on outdoor role offers a strong team culture, ongoing training, and a pathway to career development within a large council. A satisfactory Police Check is required and accreditation as a Traffic Controller is essential.

Qualifications

• Be a Queensland Accredited Traffic Controller and hold a valid Traffic Controller Industry Authority Card.
• Proven experience in traffic control and leading a small team.
• Traffic Management Implementation and/or ability to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate and/or willingness to obtain.
• Hold a Construction Industry Induction (White Card).

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic control team on site.
• Coordinate traffic crews to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Manage site safety and identify hazards on worksites.
• Ensure major civil projects run smoothly with a proactive, hands-on leadership approach.

Skills

Leadership

Traffic control experience

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid Certificate

White Card (Construction Induction)

Tools

Queensland Accredited Traffic Controller

Traffic Controller Industry Authority Card

Traffic Management Implementation

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a proactive Traffic Control Team Leader to join the civil team in Rockhampton. You will lead from the front, support the Supervisor, coordinate traffic crews, and manage site safety on major civil projects.

This hands-on outdoor role offers a strong team culture, ongoing training, and a pathway to career development within a large council. A satisfactory Police Check is required and accreditation as a Traffic Controller is essential.