Applications Close on Sunday, 22 November 2026

- Full time position starting at $75,271 per annum / $38.09 per hr
- 15% Employer Superannuation
- Leadership opportunity within our Unsealed Roads team
- Work in one of Tasmania’s most beautiful regions, just 30 minutes from Hobart

The Role

As a Leading Hand – Unsealed Roads you will:

- Coordinate the day-to-day work of your team, making sure jobs are completed to IPWEA standards and within timeframes
- Be the on-site point of contact for the public, including handling queries and complaints
- Train, guide and develop Multi Skilled Field Workers so the team delivers quality work on time
- Keep accurate electronic records, assist with scheduling works and help respond to customer enquiries

What You will Bring:

The successful applicant will have the following:

- Completion of relevant qualification and/or extensive knowledge and experience in a comparative role
- Strong demonstrated experience operating a range of plant and equipment
- Strong supervisory, communication and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to direct, coach and motivate a team
- Proficiency in computerised systems, including the Microsoft 365 suite and relevant in-house systems
- Demonstrated experience implementing WHS requirements, including overseeing staff compliance with policies and procedures

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, the following:





- Current Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence
- Grader Ticket
- White Card
- Traffic Control Ticket
- First Aid Certificate

What’s on offer

- Play a hands-on role delivering infrastructure and services that make a real difference to the Huon Valley community
- An opportunity to step up and lead a hands-on crew looking after Huon Valley roads
- A culture of improvement and togetherness
- Work-life balance with fortnightly rostered days off and adaptable working arrangements
- Access to personalised development plans and ongoing learning and development

How to Apply

Does this sound like you?

To be considered for this role your application must include a resume, covering letter, and separate selection criteria document addressing your ability to meet the role requirements.

The preferred candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check.

Applications that fail to address the selection criteria may not be considered.

For further information on this position please contact Anthony Wicks, Manager Works, on (03) 6264 0337.

Your application can be submitted via the website above.

Job Information

Salary Range

Starting at $75,271 per annum + 15% Employer Superannuation

Position Type

Full Time

Close Date

22nd of November

📌 Leading Hand – Unsealed Roads (Huonville)
🏢 Huon Valley Council
📍 Huonville