Division/Section:Infrastructure& Operations
PositionType:Permanent Full Time - 38 hours/week
SalaryRange:Base Salary LGE 6 (S6LH) $74,619 per annum +super
Location:Townsville
ApplicationClose: 11:45pm, 25th August 2026

About theRole

Thepurpose of this role is to provide field supervision for thedelivery of schedules across the aquatic weeds managementteam. To deliver these schedules the Aquatic weeds managementteam utilise an aquatic weed harvester to undertake mechanicalremoval of aquatic weeds from the Ross River as well as chemicalweed control utilising aquatic friendly herbicides in suitableareas along creek banks where the weed harvester cannotreach.

Therole will also encompass the management of service quality,technical compliance, worksite safety, budget compliance andcommunication with relevant stakeholders.

AboutYou

Ourideal candidate will have:

- Ability to leadand communicate with field based or operational staff andproviding technical advice and support.
- Knowledge ofthe capabilities and secure operation of a range of light plantand equipment including chainsaw.
- Must maintainall necessary licenses, skills and competencies to operate thespecified plant and machinery required for therole.
- Must hold orhave the ability and willingness to obtain licenses andcompetencies required for the role.
- Certificate IIIin Conservation and Land Management, and/or demonstratedleadership experience in managing on-ground operational crewsin the delivery of Conservation, Land Management and Open Spacework activities or similar relevant experience.




- Certificate IIIin Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres nearcoastal).
- Marine RadioOperators Certificate of Proficiency.
- AgriculturalChemical Distribution Certificate (ACDC) accreditation, orability to obtain.
- First Aid andcurrent CPR Certificate, or ability to obtain.

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription.

Townsville CityCouncil is the largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia. We’re committed to supporting our people through astrong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusiveculture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in ourcommunity.

Wehave a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annualleave + 17.5% leave loading
- 14 weeks paidParental Leave
- Domestic andFamily Violence Leave
- Uniforms andPPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wageprogression
- Up to *13.5%Superannuation employer contribution for contributingmembers
- SalarySacrifice opportunities
- Access to arange of learning and development opportunities, includingon-the-job learning and formal training programs
- FitnessPassport program offering discounted membership to selectedhealth and wellbeing 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.

Attachments:

- Crew Leader - Aquatic Weed Management_PD.pdf

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