Leading Hands

7 days ago

Lismore, Australia Lismore City Council Full time

**About Us**

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

**About this Position**:
We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Leading Hands to join our Roads department. The primary function of the Leading Hand is to independently lead teams in road construction and maintenance operations, while also providing crucial support to the Field Supervisor when required. This role is vital in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment across the Roads and Quarry department. This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

**What We can offer you**:

- Attractive wages and conditions
- Work/life balance working 9-day fortnight
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

**What we trust you to deliver**:

- Lead small teams and contractors to complete road construction and maintenance tasks safely, on time, and to a high standard
- Support the Field Supervisor with daily planning, scheduling, safety inspections, and team operations
- Manage resources, including materials, equipment, and tools, to ensure efficient and effective use
- Operate and maintain heavy plant, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring proper use and compliance with safety requirements
- Mentor and develop less experienced team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Cert III Civil Construction and/or relevant experience
- Current Class MR Licence
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supervising teams in Road maintenance and construction activities
- Have the ability to prioritise and schedule work and meet deadlines
- Have the capability to lead a team
- Have personal integrity and take responsibility
- A passion for Lismore and personal values that align with our mission

**Full position description**:
**Full Time**:76 hours a fortnight

**Salary**: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities

**Closing date**:**Monday 22 September 2025 at 9:00am

**Contact**:If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact David McDermott, Works Coordinator, on 02 66201656.

**Conditions of Employment**:**Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

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