Works Team Leader

About the role

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is looking for a Works Team Leader to lead crews delivering the roads, civil works and infrastructure the community relies on. You will plan and coordinate works, lead operational teams and contractors, and work with Council teams, contractors and the Department of Transport and Main Roads on the Road Maintenance Performance Contract and other civil works. The position is ongoing and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise direct reports by allocating work, monitoring performance, giving regular feedback, coaching and mentoring, and helping identify training needs.
• Liaise with DTMR officers to build a positive working relationship between DTMR and Council.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure, quality and resource use, and implement corrective action to meet approved scope, budget and quality standards.
• Provide technical advice and support on road construction, maintenance and infrastructure activities.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience leading and supervising civil construction, road maintenance or operational work crews.
• Experience in contract administration, project costings and monitoring expenditure.
• White Card (general safety induction) and a current Queensland C class driver licence (minimum P1).
• Ability to work the on-call roster and outside normal hours, and to perform strenuous manual labour and work at heights.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision), RMPC experience, traffic control qualifications, first aid certificate and local government experience.

Required skills

• Competence in Microsoft Office.
• Planning, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret and work within policies, procedures, contracts and legislation.
• Desirable: experience with technology or similar financial management systems.

What we offer

• Level 4 Y1C classification under the Local Government Officers agreement, with a salary of $92,222 per year including allowances plus superannuation ($46.6712 per hour).
• 76-hour fortnight with roster variations, up to 12.5% employer superannuation contribution, 5 weeks annual leave with loading, and 15 days paid sick/parental leave.
• Salary packaging options, Employee Assistance Program, mental health first aid accreditation, flu vaccinations and skin checks, and corporate uniforms and PPE.

To apply, submit an online application with a resume and a two-page cover letter by 12 November 2026. Successful candidates will need a National Police Check and pre-employment medical assessment.