Team Leader

Team Leader

Infrastructure Operations

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Operations Level 5 - $74,161 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 Team Leader to provide frontline leadership to a field-based works team delivering scheduled and reactive road construction and maintenance activities. This hands-on role supports the Supervisor through on-site coordination, technical guidance and strong safety leadership to ensure works are delivered on time, to specification and to Council standards.

What your day will look like:

• Supervise and coordinate daily works activities and allocate tasks
• Provide on-site leadership, coaching and support to field crews
• Ensure WHS compliance, safe systems of work and traffic management
• Support work programming, resourcing and problem solving
• Coordinate plant, equipment and materials efficiently
• Record works, timesheets and job data in Council systems

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience leading a field-based works team
• Strong knowledge of WHS and risk management in construction environments
• Ability to deliver scheduled and reactive works to quality and timeframes
• Effective communication skills and customer-focused approach
• Ability to use mobile devices and works management systems

What’s nice to have:

• Certificate III (AQF Level 3 or above) in Civil Construction
• Current First Aid Certificate

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.  Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 7 September – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Rick Lewis (Works Delivery Coordinator) on rick.lewis@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or phone 0429 991 926 during business hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.