Job Description
Infrastructure Services Directorate / Roads and Drainage Location - Bowen
Level 6 - $75,694 per annum + Leading Hand Allowance
The Whitsunday Regional Council is situated at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.
The region encompasses the 74 tropical Whitsunday Islands, the coastal towns of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Jubilee Pocket, Shute Harbour and Bowen along with the rural towns of Proserpine and Collinsville.
The Whitsunday region offers a dynamic environment and is perfectly placed to live, work, play and invest.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Works Leading Hand.
Based at the Bowen depot, the role of Works Leading Hand will assist the Works Coordinator to deliver nominated civil works by supervising the operations of a small group of workers to ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in a safe productive manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate a small team to deliver civil works safely and efficiently
Assist the Works Coordinator to deliver nominated projects and tasks
Maintain accurate site records and documentation
Implement traffic management requirements in line with legislation
Operate plant and equipment and report defects as required
Ensure all work complies with relevant State guidelines, WHS legislation, and Council policies
Respond to customer requests,



enquiries, and complaints professionally
Participate in an "on call" roster and attend emergency callouts
About you:
Demonstrated experience in civil construction or maintenance
Proven ability to lead and supervise a small team
Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
Experience operating civil plant and equipment
Essential
General Construction Safety Induction (White Card)
Class HR/HC Driver's licence (or willing to obtain)
Current First aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
Traffic Management Implementation (or willingness to obtain)
Traffic Controller ticket (or willingness to obtain)
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (or willingness to obtain)
Agriculture Chemical Distribution and Control ACDC (or willingness to obtain)
Occupation Health and Safety Certificate of competency in LR, LL, LB, LG & LF
Desirable
Certificate IV in Civil Construction
Applications close:09-Sep-*******:30 pm
Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment for individuals working, visiting or conducting business at Council workplaces and is transitioning to a Smoke Free Workplace.
Council practices Equal Employment Opportunities and Workplace Health and Safety Principles

📌 Works Leading Hand (Queensland)
🏢 Whitsunday Regional Council
📍 Queensland