The details:

This position involves leading a drainage crew responsible for maintaining Council's drainage networks. Your responsibilities will include identifying defects in drainage infrastructure, particularly focusing on table drains, and undertaking effective remediation works to address identified issues as well as performing necessary operational maintenance.

You will lead a small team in carrying out assigned tasks and operating machinary. The team frequently uses various plant and equipment, primarily a tipper truck and a small excavator, to execute their duties. Any additional licences or competencies to operate the relevant plant/equipment paired with the below listed skills, experience and qualifications would be desirable. 

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(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 relevant experience in maintaining or working with civil drainage systems, as well as experience leading people. We'll definitely need you to bring your strong communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, a proven ability to perform manual tasks in safety oriented environments, proficiency with relevant technology and capability to handle basic administrative duties. 

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 hold:

• a current truck licence (minimum medium rigid - MR) 
• a Construction Induction card (willingness to obtain prior to commencement) 
• a Traffic Management Implementation licence and a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement

Additionally, a Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification in a relevant field is considered highly desirable 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,  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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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.