Maintenance Crew Member (multiple positions available) (201035)

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

$72,380.99 to $73,246.16 Annually + 13% super

RCC Employee's Level 4 to RCC Employee's Level 5

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Maintenance Crew Member

Do you take pride in hands‑on work and want to see the impact of what you do every day? Join Redland City Council and help maintain the roads and infrastructure that keep the Redlands Coast moving.

This hands‑on, field‑based role offers real opportunities to build skills, gain qualifications, and progress your career. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a supportive team, and delivering work you can be proud of, this could be the role for you.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Carrying out routine civil maintenance tasks across different teams including road pavements, drainage, signage, fencing, boardwalks, and rapid response
- Completing work safely, efficiently and to a high standard under the direction of the Maintenance Crew Team Leader
- Operating and maintaining plant, tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Contribute to a positive, cooperative, and team‑focused work environment
- Using systems to action work orders, record defects and support maintenance programs
- Following all Workplace Health & Safety requirements and reporting hazards or risks promptly.

Skills and experience:

- Experience in civil construction, concrete works, drainage, or similar trades highly desirable but not essential
- Candidates with transferable skills from labouring, landscaping, parks/gardens, trades assistant roles,



or other hands‑on environments are encouraged to apply
- Practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work safely in outdoor and fast‑paced environments
- Ability to follow instructions, work both autonomously and as part of a small team
- Good level of physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions

Why this role stands out:

- Early start roster with a 9-day fortnight, providing an additional day off each fortnight to support work‑life balance. From September 2026, the team will participate in an 8-day fortnight trial, providing a four‑day weekend every second week. A permanent transition to a 36.25‑hour work week is planned for November 2026.
- Ongoing work with opportunities to grow your skills in civil, marine and vegetation maintenance.
- Supportive team culture where safety, teamwork and pride in workmanship are valued.

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great advantages and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

- Professional development – job‑specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programmes, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role‑specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programmes to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashbac

📌 Maintenance Crew Member (Brisbane)
🏢 Redland City Council
📍 Brisbane