13 Dec
Council Jobs
Townsville City
- Permanent FullTime opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- QLD workingwith children blue card + Manual "C" class driver’slicence
- LGE 6 (S6LH)($72,237 per annum +superannuation)
Why ChooseUs
Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsvillethrough driving economic diversity and generating an enrichinglifestyle.
Our organisationprovides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of communityassets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants,bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities,sporting venues and more.
We contribute to anactive lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events,providing recreational facilities, protecting the naturalenvironment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physicallyhealthy city.
We are drivingeconomic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growinga city for this and future generations by building a vibrant,sustainable and innovative city.
Council’svision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven andinnovation focused city while continuing to deliver serviceexcellence and to be led by our community to create an excitingtoday and future.
OurVision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyleand nature.
OurPurpose: Grow Townsville
OurValues: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value,Enjoyment
About theRole
Thisrole is responsible for providing field supervision, technicaladvice, and the successful delivery of scheduled small-scaleconstruction projects, along with the implementation of effectivereactive repairs within the playground’s constructionprogram.
Theideal candidate will supervise a crew of operational staff andoversee the installation, renewal, and maintenance of a broad rangeof Townsville City Council open space assets, ensuring all worksare delivered to a high standard of quality, safety, andcompliance.
Working closelywith Team Leaders and technical specialists, the candidate willmanage day-to-day site operations, coordinate resources, andcontribute to planning and problem-solving.
A strong focus will beplaced on meeting operational requirements, ensuring technicalcompliance, maintaining worksite safety, staying within budget, andcommunicating effectively with all relevantstakeholders.
AboutYou
Ourideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
- QLD workingwith children blue card (essential).
- Current manual"C" class driver’s licence with the ability to obtain an"MR" driver’s licence.
- ConstructionIndustry White Card (30215 QLD).
- Certificate IIIin Horticulture or significant experience in managing on-groundoperational crews in the delivery of Horticulturalwork activities.
- Demonstratedexperience leading personnel in the construction ofinfrastructure related to park and open spaceassets.
- Demonstratedexperience of conducting basic survey and set outtasks.
- Demonstratedexperience in concrete laying and finishing.
- Detailedknowledge of construction materials and theirapplication.
- Demonstratedexperience in the application of Quality Assurance processes,in a civil construction environment.
- Certificateassociated with the successful completion of the Secure WorkingNear Live Exposed Parts training course.
- Senior FirstAid Certificate.
- TrafficManagement Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manualof Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 2016)
- Trade basedbackground – preferably construction landscape orcarpentry (highly desirable).
- Knowledge andunderstanding of Australian Playground Safety Standards(AS4685:2021).
- Previousexperience of installation and maintenance of play equipmentand parks assets.
Re-advertisedposition. Previus unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.
How toApply
Yourapplication can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how yourskills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achievesuccess in this role. We also will require your resume and attachedcopies of any licences and qualifications as per the keyrequirements of the role.
For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.
What WeOffer
- 17.5% annualleave loading
- Up to 5 weeksannual leave
- Up to 3 weeksPersonal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Learning andDevelopment opportunities
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedgym, pool, and yoga facilities
- EmployeeLoyalty Program offering discounts at selected localbusinesses
- EmployeeAssistance Program
* The Councilcontribution to employees' superannuation for contributingemployees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earningssubject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of theirordinary time earnings.
We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!
All successfulcandidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as partof the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Councilhas a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol inthe workplace.
If you need anyadjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you wouldlike to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact**************@townsville.qld.gov.auor phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidentialdiscussion.
Attachments:
- N01719_Crew Leader Construction_Updated_12052025_PD.pdf
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📌 Crew Leader Construction (Playgrounds) (Townsville City)
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