Leading Hand Waterways

Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.

About the team

The Transport Maintenance Team is an internal service provider to all Asset Custodians throughout the whole of the City and provides comprehensive maintenance on the City's infrastructure including, roads, storm water drainage, and foreshores.

About your new role

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate hands-on proficiency, leadership, and project management skills. The Leading Hand plays a crucial role in improving the visual charm and safety of the Gold Coast, making it the ideal place to live, work, visit, and play.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform skilled and specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of the City's waterways.
• Program various projects and calculate quantities of materials required.
• Coordination of work schedules and time frames with remote supervision.
• Operating iPads for managing work orders, data collection, record keeping and communication.
• Work in accordance with the City's policies and procedures.
• Undertake administrative duties as required including timesheets, basic calculations, risk assessments and proactive maintenance sheets.

We're looking for people who have:

• MR Class Drivers Licence Unrestricted (Mandatory)
• General Construction Induction White Card (Mandatory)
• Coxswain Grade 3 (Mandatory)
• RMDL Recreational Marine Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
• Work Safely at Heights (Mandatory)
• Certificate III in Construction (Mandatory or already enrolled)
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family
• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Uniform, tools and PPE provided
• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority
• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay
• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty

Contact

Closing Date Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.