Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
Salary Range: Base Salary $89,127 - $92,928 per annum + super
Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt
Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 26 March 2026
We're looking for a leader to support civil construction crews and help keep our community's infrastructure running smoothly. This role isn't about being on the tools, it's about providing technical know‐how, guidance, and leadership to our Crew Leaders and field teams as they deliver work across roads, drainage, stormwater, coastal assets and sporting facilities.
You'll work closely with other Team Leaders to plan work programs, line up resources, monitor progress, and make sure projects meet Council's time, cost, and quality expectations. You'll keep an eye on standards across multiple work sites, ensuring WHS, traffic management and maintenance plans are followed. When issues come up, you'll step in with technical advice, help problem‐solve, and support Crew Leaders to make the right calls in the field.
A big part of the job is building a strong, skilled workforce, offering guidance, mentoring and support so crews can work safely and efficiently. You'll also contribute to after‐hours and emergency response planning as required. With your TMI accreditation, you'll help ensure traffic control requirements are met while overseeing the delivery of road construction, drainage works, concrete structures and asphalt pavement projects.
Qualifications And Experience
Our ideal candidate will have:
Cert IV in Leadership and Management (formerly Cert IV in Frontline Management), or equivalent qualifications or with substantial supervisor experience. Cert IV in Civil Construction or equivalent qualifications or with substantial construction supervisor experience Current \"C\" class licence (essential) with the ability to obtain an \"MR\" class licence. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) Queensland Government Accreditation for Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) Confined space entry Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working near Live Exposed Parts training course. First Aid Certificate Ability to obtain Authorised Persons card for Townsville City Council
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Uniforms and PPE provided Annual wage progression Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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Attachments:
TL Construction_PD.pdf