The Details:

As a Crew Leader working within the Roads and Drains team, you will work alongside a labourer to undertake assigned maintenance tasks on Council's civil infrastructure assets. You’ll also take the lead in identifying and allocating the necessary materials for task completion, as well as detecting defect causes in assets to propose effective and prompt solutions.

More specifically, this position involves performing a variety of general labouring duties including:

• removal of debris
• fixing and replacing signs
• repairing road defects
• addressing drainage infrastructure defects
• fixing pathway, kerb and channel issues
• addressing traffic island defects
• maintaining other infrastructure and areas as needed

The role involves using technology/software to update and manage work orders, administrative tasks and maintain basic records of completed works.

You’ll also be responsible for ensuring plant and equipment are used and maintained in line with safety and operational requirements, while supporting safe work practices across the team.

Hands on involvement and leadership capabilities will be key to effectively maintaining the safety and functionality of our community’s infrastructure.

Click here for Position Description - this position is internally titled Crew Leader - Roads. 

About you

Ideally your application has demonstrated recent, hands on experience in civil infrastructure maintenance or construction - with some experience taking the lead on jobs.

You’ll bring strong communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, the ability to safely perform manual tasks and confidence using and learning Council systems and relevant technology (we currently use TechOne)

Paired with the above, you’ll also be required to hold:

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

Holding a Certificate III in Civil Construction or a similar qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. Please note: this qualification is required to advance 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.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4.5% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• 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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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to 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.