Job Vacancy 26/42 - Leading Hand - Maintenance & Main Roads - Works

Job Vacancy 26/42 - Leading Hand - Maintenance & Main Roads - Works

Published on 26 August 2026

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for the position of Leading Hand – Maintenance & Main Roads to join our Works team.

About the role
The successful applicant will help plan, coordinate and supervise crews, plant, contractors and site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role requires civil construction or road maintenance experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to apply relevant safety, traffic management and legislative requirements on site.

The successful applicant will have experience in civil construction or road maintenance, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to supervise work crews while ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Why work for us?

• 9-day fortnight (76hr fortnight)
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
• Salary Packaging available
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

All applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The gross fortnightly wage for this position is between $3,075.03 and $3,173.37, excluding applicable task allowances and overtime. The commencing salary will be based on the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

Application packages are available from the People & Culture Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

• Application Package(PDF, 172KB)

Applications for 26/42 – Leading Hand – Maintenance & Main Roads - Works should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Email – [email protected]
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 26/42, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Overseer – Works, Clarke Wood on (07) 4783 9800.

Council is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance to participate in the application or selection process, please contact People and Culture on (07) 4783 9800 so arrangements can be made.