About the role

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking a full-time Leading Hand (Roads – Sealed) to join our Infrastructure team based in Tenterfield, NSW. In this hands-on supervisory role, you will lead a small team responsible for sealed road maintenance and rehabilitation works across the Shire. This includes overseeing pothole patching operations using specialised equipment, coordinating daily works programs, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

- Supervising sealed roads maintenance and rehabilitation activities
- Leading and mentoring crew members and contractors
- Implementing and monitoring protected work practices, including toolbox talks, risk assessments and SWMS
- Overseeing traffic control setups and ensuring compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans
- Allocating daily tasks in line with works programs and reporting on progress
- Operating and overseeing plant including tipper trucks, patchmobile, loaders, and associated equipment
- Maintaining quality standards to ensure durability and longevity of repairs
- Ensuring accurate completion of documentation, daily running sheets and job costing

About you

- Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in civil construction or road maintenance environments
- Strong knowledge of WHS practices and the ability to implement safe systems of work




- Current Traffic Controller and Traffic Management qualifications
- NSW Class HR Driver's Licence
- Proven ability to operate and oversee relevant civil plant and equipment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- Highly regarded: Certificate IV in Frontline Management or Diploma in Civil Construction
- Highly regarded: First Aid Certificate
- Highly regarded: Extensive experience in sealed road maintenance programs

Benefits

- Award Allowances
- 12% Superannuation
- 2 weeks accumulative annual Sick Leave
- 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave
- 1 week MyLeave
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Further learning and development opportunities
- Access to onsite monthly counselling through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

About us Tenterfield Shire Council is located in the picturesque New England region of New South Wales and proudly holds the title "Birthplace of the Australian Nation." As a rural medium-sized council, it offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and career, with easy access to Northern NSW's beaches, Queensland's Granite Belt, and the wider Brisbane region. Our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle." We live and breathe our values every day – Integrity, Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – and foster a workplace culture that empowers staff to lead, innovate, and thrive.

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