Leading hand maintenance (rmpc)

Senior Leading Hand Maintenance

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a highly capable Senior Leading Hand Maintenance to join our Civil Operations team. This is a hands‐on leadership role suited to an experienced operator who can confidently lead crews, plan works, and deliver road and drainage maintenance outcomes with minimal supervision.

At Mackay Regional Council, we create opportunities that help our region become the best place for liveability and livelihood. Enjoy job security, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to lead meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for our communities.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor Roads & Drainage, you will take responsibility for leading and coordinating field‐based crews delivering road and drainage maintenance and construction works across the region.

This role is ideal for an experienced Leading Hand who thrives in a fast‐paced outdoor environment and can balance hands‐on plant operation with strong leadership, planning and decision‐making capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a work crew, ensuring safe, efficient and high‐quality delivery of programmed and responsive maintenance works
• Plan and coordinate daily works, resources and plant to achieve operational outcomes
• Provide on‐site leadership, technical advice and problem‐solving support
• Maintain a strong safety culture, including leading WHS practices and mentoring team members
• Operate and maintain a range of civil construction plant and equipment
• Monitor site performance, productivity, and service delivery outcomes
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and the community, representing Council professionally on site
• Support forward works planning and, where required, step into higher duties to support the Supervisor

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

• Certificate III in Civil Construction (or equivalent relevant experience)
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Traffic Management Implementation (TMI), or willingness to obtain
• Current QLD 'C' Class Driver Licence (or interstate equivalent)

Highly Regarded

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction
• Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence or plant operation competencies (grader, loader, etc.)
• Experience delivering maintenance works in a local government or performance‐based contract environment

Benefits

• Stream B base annual salary of $67,054.26 – $71,982.46 (Level 5–7 banded)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9‐day fortnight roster for improved work‐life balance
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Career development, training and study assistance programmes
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts
• Active social clubs and a supportive team culture

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mackay Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities.