Leading Hand Construction

• Multiple Positions available
• 9 Day Fortnight 
• Significant corporate and membership discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Region bursting with great schools, renowned leisure centres and vivid surrounds

Mackay Regional Council are seeking three (3) suitably qualified Leading Hands who have previous experience in the construction of local roads and drainage infrastructure. The successful candidate will join our Capital works team; based at our Paget Depot. 

This position is responsible for providing daily supervision, support and assistance in leading a day labour crew and subcontractors to carry out civil construction duties associated with roads and drainage assets, construction projects or maintenance activities under the remote supervision of the Supervisor Construction.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Certificate III in Civil Construction
• Current QLD Manual Car ‘C’ Class Open Driver’s Licence 
• Current General Construction Safety ‘White’ Card
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Detailed experience in supervising small to medium size work teams
• Detailed experience in construction of roads and drainage infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and operation of a wide range of machinery.
• Good skills in oral and written communication

Candidates who hold a Current MR/HR Truck Licence, Plant Operation Certificate of Competency e.g. roller, loader, backhoe, grader and or a Certificate IV in Civil Construction will be highly regarded.

In return for your valued contribution, your Salary & Benefits package: 

• Annual base salary from $61,561 - $63,790 (dependent on experience and qualifications of the successful applicants) + applicable allowances.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options 
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active Social Clubs

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Applicants are asked to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter providing details of your experience.

For further information, a position description and information on how to apply please visit 

https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/MRC_ER/VacancyDetails.aspx?vdtnumber=6108

Applications Close: 14th March 2024

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

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