The details:

As one of our Crew Leaders working within the Roads and Drains team you will be responsible for delivering assigned maintenance tasks by leading and working alongside a small team (predominantly a labourer) to deliver operational maintenance on civil and transport infrastructure assets. This will also include identifying and allocating relevant resourcing and materials required to undertake tasks, identifying defects on civil infrastructure assets and providing suitable solutions to safely address risks and engaging with internal and external stakeholders as required.

More specifically, this position will have you carrying out general labouring duties to maintain your dedicated run area, ensuring it remains tidy and free of any safety hazards. This will include things like replacing signs, fixing various road defects, fixing pathway and kerb and channel defects, traffic island defects and other infrastructure/areas as required.

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Please note - this position is internally known as Crew Leader - Roads

We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values.

About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated current or recent experience maintaining or working with civil and/or transport infrastructure and some experience in leading people previously. We'll ask you to bring your experience undertaking manual operational tasks in an environment where safety is of high priority, your ability to adapt to a range of technology solutions and your ability to undertake administrative activities relevant to this position. Please note - safety is a key priority for us as an organisation, and we will be seeking candidates who not only have the knowledge and physical ability to safely undertake the manual tasks required in this role, we want you to have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience, you will also possess a current truck licence (minimum medium rigid - MR) and a Construction Induction card. You will also either hold or be willing to obtain a Traffic Management Implementation licence and a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence within 6 months of commencement. It would be considered desirable if you have completed a Certificate III in Civil Construction or another similar qualification in a relevant field but not mandatory, though the qualification will be mandatory to progress through the Crew Leader Framework. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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