- This team currently works full time hours over 4 days/week - 6:00am to 4:00pm - with either a Monday or Friday off. 12 month trial.
- $78,197 pa (ie. $39.57/hour) - incl. industry and uniform allowance + 12% super (level 6)
- Please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured crew leader framework.

Maintain the community’s foreshores, including inter-tidal zones, beach access tracks, sand nourishment works and stormwater outlets. Working alongside a Backhoe Operator, you’ll take the lead on day to day activities to help keep Council’s foreshore areas safe, functional and enjoyable for the community.

This hands on role involves a range of operational maintenance activities across a designated run around the Bribie Island and Beachmere areas, with a mix of field based work and basic administrative responsibilities.

You’ll coordinate day to day activities, allocate resources and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards while working alongside the machine operator.

Some of the tasks include:

- undertaking general labouring duties across foreshore areas
- spotting plant operations and operating plant where required
- supporting larger sand movement and nourishment works
- removing accumulated sand, debris and animal remains from beaches
- infilling holes and undertaking general beach and foreshore maintenance
- driving the work vehicle and operating relevant plant and equipment
- coordinating daily activities and supporting delivery across your run
- using Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records

You’ll also work with supervisors,



technical teams and relevant State Agencies to address foreshore maintenance issues, identify practical solutions and support effective maintenance outcomes.

About you

You have experience undertaking similar operational maintenance activities, including working around or operating plant, along with experience taking the lead on site and coordinating day to day activities.

You'll also bring:

- experience safely undertaking hands on manual tasks in outdoor environments
- demonstrated ability to safely operate and oversee the operation of relevant plant and equipment
- strong communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- experience coordinating tasks and day to day operational activities
- confidence and the ability to use and learn Council systems and relevant technology
- a strong focus on secure work practices

Requirements

- Current truck licence (minimum MR - medium rigid)
- Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Certification in the operation of Backhoe Loader (LB)
- a high risk work dogging (HRW DG) licence (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of commencement)

A Certificate III in Horticulture or another relevant qualification is highly desirable and required to progress through the Crew Leader Framework.





Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

- See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
- Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
- Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
- Negotiated salary increase locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
- Advance your skills

📌 Crew Leader (Brisbane)
🏢 City of Moreton Bay
📍 Brisbane