Field Leader (Civil)

Sunshine Coast Council; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Leave loading 17.5%

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Field Leader - Civil to support the Foreman in coordinating staff, plant, equipment and resources for civil construction and maintenance across roads and infrastructure. You will lead field crews and ensure safe, efficient delivery of works to a high standard.

This role requires practical leadership, hands-on organisation and a strong commitment to safety, productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and maintenance activities.
• Experience leading or supervising field-based teams.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and resources effectively.
• Strong plan reading, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and under remote supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil construction and maintenance crews.
• Coordinate daily work activities, resources and priorities.
• Assist with supervision of staff, contractors and plant.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Operate and oversee the use of civil construction equipment.
• Monitor project progress and site safety requirements.
• Support emergency response activities when required.
• Promote safe work practices and team performance.

Skills

Civil construction

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Project coordination

Job description

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

Why work with us?

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About The Role

The Transport Assets & Operations Branch is responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance, construction and asset management services for Council's roads and associated infrastructure, including pavements, drainage, pathways, bridges and street furniture.

As the Field Leader - Civil, you will support the Foreman in coordinating staff, plant, equipment and resources to deliver civil construction and maintenance projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will play a key role in leading field crews and ensuring operational outcomes are achieved across a variety of works programs.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and support civil construction and maintenance crews
• Coordinate daily work activities, resources and priorities
• Assist with supervision of staff, contractors and plant
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Operate and oversee the use of civil construction equipment
• Monitor project progress and site safety requirements
• Support emergency response activities when required
• Promote safe work practices and team performance

About You

You are an experienced civil construction professional with strong leadership skills and a practical, hands‑on approach. You are confident organising people, plant and materials while maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity and quality outcomes.

As a Requirement For This Role, You Will Possess

• Demonstrated experience in civil construction and maintenance activities
• Previous experience leading or supervising field‑based teams
• The ability to coordinate multiple tasks and resources effectively
• Strong plan reading, problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to work independently and under remote supervision

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre‑employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

• 9‑day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Bill Groth during business hours on 0429 596 684.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.