- Permanent / Full Time
- Monday to Thursday, 76 hours per fortnight, 8-day fortnight
- $85,343 per annum (LGIA Stream B Level 6 + Site + Leading Hand 2) + Superannuation
- Location – Gracemere
Your new role
Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our Rural Operations team in Gracemere. Reporting to the Rural Supervisor, you will coordinate and supervise a multi-skilled crew delivering a variety of civil construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects across the Region.
This hands-on leadership role involves planning daily work activities, allocating resources, monitoring work quality, and ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council standards. You will lead by example, support and mentor team members, and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Council's rural infrastructure assets.
If you're an experienced civil construction professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, this is an excellent opportunity to combine practical field work with team leadership.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (or equivalent experience) with a solid background in civil construction and maintenance works.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coordinate, supervise and motivate a crew to achieve quality outcomes.
- Experience planning and coordinating daily works, resources and personnel to meet operational priorities, with a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and safe work practices.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and provide clear direction to crews.
- Practical experience in concreting, pipe laying and culvert construction, with the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and work within specified standards and tolerances.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
Application Criteria
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, with the ability to coordinate crews undertaking civil construction and road maintenance activities.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with demonstrated knowledge of WH&S legislation, policies and safe work practices.
- Extensive proven experience in civil maintenance and construction works, including pipe laying, concreting, road construction and maintenance activities.
- HR Class Truck Licence (HC Class Licence desirable or willingness to obtain) and competency operating a Skid Steer and Excavator.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 24 August 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
