Senior Leading Hand Maintenance
Mackay Regional Council is seeking a highly capable Senior Leading Hand Maintenance to join our Civil Operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced operator who can confidently lead crews, plan works, and deliver road and drainage maintenance outcomes with minimal supervision.
At Mackay Regional Council, we create opportunities that help our region become the best place for liveability and livelihood. Enjoy job security, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to lead meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for our communities.
About this opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor Roads & Drainage, you will take responsibility for leading and coordinating field-based crews delivering road and drainage maintenance and construction works across the region.
This role is ideal for an experienced Leading Hand who thrives in a fast-paced outdoor environment and can balance hands-on plant operation with strong leadership, planning and decision-making capability.
You will:
- Lead and supervise a work crew, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of programmed and responsive maintenance works
- Plan and coordinate daily works, resources and plant to achieve operational outcomes
- Provide on-site leadership, technical advice and problem-solving support
- Maintain a strong safety culture, including leading WHS practices and mentoring team members
- Operate and maintain a range of civil construction plant and equipment
- Monitor site performance, productivity, and service delivery outcomes
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and the community, representing Council professionally on site
- Support forward works planning and, where required, step into higher duties to support the Supervisor
What you will bring
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader who can work independently and deliver results in the field.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading crews in road and drainage maintenance or civil construction environments
- Strong ability to allocate work, coordinate resources, and manage competing priorities on site
- Well-developed experience operating a range of civil plant (e.g. grader, loader, roller, excavator), with a strong focus on safe operation and maintenance
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and survey information
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members
- Experience using work order systems, mobile technology, and corporate systems for data collection and reporting
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (or equivalent relevant experience)
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Traffic Management Implementation (TMI), or willingness to obtain
- Current QLD ‘C’ Class Driver Licence (or interstate equivalent)
Highly regarded:
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence or plant operation competencies (grader, loader, etc.)
- Experience delivering maintenance works in a local government or performance-based contract environment
Why join Mackay Regional Council?
- Stream B base annual salary of $67,054.26 – $71,982.46 (Level 5–7 banded)
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- 9-day fortnight roster for improved work-life balance
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Career development, training and study assistance programs
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
- Access to lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts
- Active social clubs and a supportive team culture
Apply now
This is a great opportunity to step into a senior field leadership role and contribute to the delivery of critical infrastructure services across the Mackay Region.
Don’t miss out—applications may close earlier than expected. Submit your application today.
How to apply
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience for this role.
For assistance with your application, contact our Recruitment Team on 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
Important information for applicants
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have appropriate working rights in Australia.
Applicants who progress beyond interview will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Mackay Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities.
