The details:

As a Construction Crew Leader with City of Moreton Bay, you'll play a critical role in delivering essential infrastructure projects that support our community's growth and development. You'll be working on projects related to road rehabilitation, resealing, stormwater drainage, landslips, and other infrastructure improvements as required. This position requires technical skill, leadership and a commitment to excellence. 

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• undertaking general labouring tasks on civil construction projects
• directing internal and external work teams 
• interpreting technical project plans and site specifications 
• conducting precise survey measurements and site set outs
• strictly complying with safety and quality standards 
• monitoring project progress and reporting to the supervisor 

We're looking for someone with a proactive problem solving approach, attention to detail in project execution, effective resource management, ability to work in diverse and dynamic environments and adaptability across different project scales and complexities. 

This position offers more than a job - it's a chance to directly contribute to community infrastructure, develop professional skills and build a meaningful career in Construction. If you're interested in making a tangible difference, we want to hear from you!

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About you

Ideally you will have recent experience in a similar position using your comprehensive skill set. You should be able demonstrate strong knowledge of construction materials, plant and equipment capabilities, including hand tools, with a solid understanding of survey principles, current survey technology and construction specifications and standards. We are seeking someone with proven experience in leading construction teams, including managing contractors across various projects, and who shows proficiency or quick learning ability with technologies and software programs. 

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, but also have a genuine desire to contribute to a positive safety culture.

Paired with the above mentioned skills and experience we'll need you to hold: 

• a current truck licence (minimum class MR - medium rigid) 
• a Construction Induction card 
• a high risk work dogging (HRW - DG) licence or the ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement 
• electrical awareness certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement 

Having a Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. However, this qualification is essential for advancing 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, and Mates in Construction program.

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 may 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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See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.