Job Description
Ongoing, Full-time
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The Opportunity
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Lead Council's works team in delivering essential civil works, road maintenance and municipal services across the Hinchinbrook Shire. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate crews and contractors, drive safe and efficient delivery, and ensure Council's infrastructure is maintained to a high standard. If you're a practical leader who enjoys getting things done and making a real difference in the community, this is an opportunity to make your mark.
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What Council Offers
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76 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight - RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
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Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
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5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
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15 days paid sick/parental leave
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Salary Packaging options
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
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Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks
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Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied
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General Salary Information
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Level 6 Year 1C76 $108,230 per annum and $******* per hour including allowances plus superannuation.
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Our Ideal Candidate
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We're looking for a hands‐on leader who knows civil works, leads people well and gets things done. You'll be organised, practical and safety‐focused, with the skills to manage crews, contractors and competing priorities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead Council's civil, road and infrastructure works.
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Coordinate crews, contractors, plant and resources.
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Keep works safe, productive and on schedule.
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Manage priorities, budgets and operational programs.
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Build strong relationships with teams and the community.
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Support disaster response and essential infrastructure recovery.
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Drive practical improvements and better outcomes for the community.
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Key Selection Criteria
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If our values of Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.
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Mandatory
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Relevant qualification or demonstrated experience in civil works, infrastructure or a related field.
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Proven experience leading or coordinating civil, road or infrastructure works.
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Strong people leadership skills, including managing crews and contractors.
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Sound knowledge of civil construction, road maintenance, planning and risk management.
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Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
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Commitment to safety, quality, environmental and public safety standards.
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Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
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Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.
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Desirable
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Local government experience in roads, civil or infrastructure works.
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Experience with DRFA/REPA and TMR-funded works.
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Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) or equivalent qualification.
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Current First Aid Certificate.
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Medium Rigid (MR) or higher Driver Licence.
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Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
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This is a hands‐on operational role. Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing manual handling and other strenuous tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting and working in confined spaces or at heights.
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Applications close on Monday 14 September ****, at 5.00pm AEST.
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Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
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Thank you for your consideration and interest in this position. For a confidential discussion, contact Indrajit Ghosh, Manager, Roads, Public Spaces and Biosecurity on **************.

📌 Coordinator Works (Ingham)
🏢 Hinchinbrook Shire Council
📍 Ingham