Leading Hand Road Pavements

Leading Hand Road Pavements

As a proud recipient of the esteemed HRD 2023 Employer of Choice award, the City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.

Picture yourself surrounded by pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a vibrant cityscape that effortlessly blends natural beauty with contemporary flair. At the City of Gold Coast, you'll have the opportunity to shape the very essence of this iconic destination, making our city the ideal place to live, work, and play.

How you’ll make a difference

Our Transport Maintenance Team are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the team as a Leading Hand Road Pavements on a fixed term contract to June 2024.

Based at our Miami Depot, you will form part of a work team that perform maintenance duties and/or construction operations with particular emphasis on road profiling.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Provide daily supervision in a Leading Hand role to a maintenance crew.
• Ability to work with asphalt and the operation of plant associated with pavement repair.
• Perform skilled and specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of the City's roads, footpath and drainage network.
• Demonstrated ability to operate minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.
• Complete various organisational forms.
• Control of public at worksites.
• Manage work orders in SAP via a mobile device (iPad).

What you bring to the role

• Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner conducive to creating a cooperative team environment.
• Sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of this position.
• Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position.
• MR Driver’s Licence (Mandatory).
• General Construction Induction White Card.

The successful applicant will be appointed at the appropriate level based on qualifications, skills and experience between level 5 and level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream B) Award - Operational.

What's in it for you?

• 9-day fortnight
• Free parking
• CEO recognition program 
• Work within a fun, friendly supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities to undertake training and upskill
• Uniform, tools of trade and PPE provided
• Opportunities to work overtime and earn extra via applicable allowances
• No loss of pay during weather events

How to apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. (Please ensure that your resume/cover letter lists your qualifications and licences).

For any technical issues with uploading your applications, please email *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au (Document File size max 2MB – PDF preferred)

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

The City takes pride in ensuring we hire the right people for our roles and those employed with us are skilled, suitable and will act in a manner that reflects our City values. Our selection process includes pre-employment checks, compulsory drug and alcohol testing and National Police Check (as required).

The City of Gold Coast is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.