Works Leading Hand - Grader Operator

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with 9 day fortnight

Salary sacrifice scheme

Locality Allowance

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator to join our Collinsville team. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising a small crew, coordinating daily works, and delivering quality road construction and maintenance across the region, including camping in remote sites.

You will operate and supervise the grader, ensure safety, and liaise with the Works Coordinator to maintain records and performance on site.

Qualifications

• White Card required.
• HR/HC licence (or willing to obtain).
• First aid and CPR current (or willing to obtain).
• Traffic Management Implementation (or willingness to obtain).
• Traffic Controller ticket (or willingness to obtain).
• Operate and maintain chainsaws (or willingness to obtain).
• ACDC (Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control) or willingness to obtain.
• OH&S competency in LR, LL, LB, LG & LF.
• Grader Operator competency/ticket.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a small team to ensure high-quality and efficient work.
• Capture accurate site records to meet Works Coordinator expectations.
• Implement traffic management requirements per guidelines.
• Ensure all on-site works comply with state rules and regulations.
• Address customer service requests, complaints and inquiries promptly.
• Operate plant and equipment as required, reporting defects.
• Undertake on-call duties on a rotational basis and respond to emergencies.
• Be available for camping when required by job needs.
• Report matters affecting business, Council, or employees to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Relieve at other locations in the region when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, consistent with skills and training.

Skills

White Card

HR/HC Licence

First Aid & CPR

Traffic Management

Traffic Controller

Chainsaw Operation

ACDC Certification

OH&S Competency

Grader Operator Ticket

Education

Certificate IV in Civil Construction

Job description

Infrastructure Services Directorate / Roads and Drainage Location - Collinsville

Permanent / Full time

Level 6 - $75,694 - $77,042 per annum + Leading Hand Allowance

The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville. The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.

Your Opportunity

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Works Leading Hand / Grader Operator to join our team in Collinsville. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a highly skilled grader operator who enjoys mentoring others, coordinating daily works, and delivering quality outcomes for the community.

In this vital position, you will supervise a small crew and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will play a key role in leading and operating the grader on a range of road construction and maintenance projects across the region, including while working on-site and in remote camp environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a small team of workers to ensure high-quality and efficient work.
• Capture accurate site records to meet the satisfaction of the Works Coordinator.
• Implement traffic management requirements as per guidelines.
• Ensure all on-site works and activities fully comply with state rules and regulations.
• Address customer service requests, complaints, general inquiries, and transactions in an effective and timely manner.
• Operate plant and equipment as required, reporting any defects.
• Undertake "on call" duties on a rotational basis and respond to emergency callouts.
• Be available for camping when required, based on job needs.
• Report any matters that could impact the business, Council, or employees to the relevant Supervisor or Manager.
• Relieve at other locations throughout the region when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, consistent with skills and training.

Our offer to you:

• Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
• Save more with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Locality Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Your skills and experience

Essential

1. General Construction Safety Induction (White Card)
2. Class HR/HC Driver’s licence (or willing to obtain)
3. Current First aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
4. Traffic Management Implementation (or willingness to obtain)
5. Traffic Controller ticket (or willingness to obtain)
6. Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (or willingness to obtain)
7. Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control ACDC (or willingness to obtain)
8. Occupation Health and Safety Certificate of competency in LR, LL, LB, LG & LF
9. Grader Operator Competency/ ticket

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction

If you have the skills and experience required to succeed in this role and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Applications close: 04-Dec-2026 11:30 pm

Applications are encouraged early, as this vacancy will remain open until filled.

Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace

Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles