Leading Hand Construction

The City is entering a new and exciting chapter. With a refreshed organisational structure aligned to the Council Plan 2025–2035, we are expanding our team and creating new opportunities for people who want to be part of something purposeful and forward-looking.

This is more than just a job opportunity — it’s a chance to contribute to the future of our organisation and our community. If you are motivated by meaningful work, collaboration and the opportunity to help shape better outcomes, this is a great time to come on board.

About the Role

Are you an experienced construction professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering quality infrastructure outcomes? As the Leading Hand Construction, you'll play a pivotal role in leading frontline construction teams, coordinating works programs, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of roads, drainage, footpaths and other community infrastructure projects across the City.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, supervise and support construction crews in the delivery of the City's infrastructure construction and maintenance programs.
• Coordinate daily work activities, resources, plant and materials to maximise productivity and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and promote safe work practices, championing a strong workplace health and safety culture across the team.
• Assist with project planning, estimating, scoping, procurement activities and budget delivery for operational projects.
• Liaise with supervisors, contractors, utility providers and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered to schedule and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in civil construction, road construction and maintenance, including roads, footpaths, drainage, kerbing and verge works.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, delegate tasks and develop staff capability.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience operating construction plant, heavy equipment and construction setting out processes.
• Sound problem-solving, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Current HR Driver's Licence (HC or MC desirable), relevant plant operation competencies, and a commitment to workplace safety.

For enquiries about this position, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9186 8543 9186 8543).