A varied and challenging role, will see the successful applicant provide high level support to the Supervisor. Competitive annual salary commencing a t $70,883, pl us up to 13% superannuation Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO . Remuneration: A nnual salary commencin g at $70,883 , p lus up to 13% superannuation Closing Date : Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Internal only recruitment Leading Hand Drainage Gympie Regional Council currently has a unique opportunity for a skilled and experienced current Council employee. The Leading hand works under remote supervision and is responsible for providing high level support to the Supervisor through the coordination and supervision of daily activities of work crews whilst performing construction and maintenance tasks. Essential Knowledge & Skills: Assist the Supervisor in achieving quality, safety and environmental outcomes for civil construction and maintenance activities. Implement and monitor policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements and ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and members of the public. Complete risk assessments and follow established work procedures. Promptly raise issues with immediate Supervisor. Plan your own work and the work of assigned staff to achieve task completion through efficient use of available plant, machinery and human resources. Lead the daily work of the crew while establishing and maintaining an environment which encourages teamwork. Guide and assist trainees. • Perform general labouring and operate the plant for which the holder is licensed Ensure plant, tools and equipment is maintained in good order and in accordance with the operator’s manual, council’s procedures and best practice. Accurately interpret plans, instructions and specifications. Use judgement and experience gained within the trade to solve problems on the job. Implement traffic control schemes when required. Essential Requirements: Demonstrated ability to perform work at trade or equivalent level under remote supervision. Ability to operate and maintain plant and equipment consistently with competencies held. Capacity to perform physical labouring tasks. Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and coordinate a team to complete daily jobs within a work environment of moderate complexity (BSBWOR502). Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and plan works in an environment of changing priorities and competing demands (BSBWOR404). Sound numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety considerations relevant to the area and proven ability to limit risks in this type of environment (BSBWHS401/RIIRIS301D). Ability to ensure all work is performed to meet the legislative requirements and responsibilities of Council. Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications. Queensland Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained. Construction Industry White/Blue card. Position Description For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. Who to Contact For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Roads Maintenance, Robert Dwine on 07 5481 0874 or e mail robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au Keen to apply. Simply visit SharePoint Please make sure you have spoken to your supervisor, prior to submitting your application Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question. Applications close on Sunday 24th August at 11.00pm 2025 AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
