Leading Hand Civil Construction

• Fantastic opportunity for a Civil Leading Hand
• Work / Life Balance 38 hours per week

About the role

This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate be responsible for assisting in the supervision and coordination of a civil construction crew in collaboration with the Supervisor including plant staff and subcontractors to ensure construction works assigned to you are completed on time within budget and adhere to the required technical safety and environmental standards.

You will be responsible for reporting all relevant site activities and actively contributing to maintain the WH&S management system in line with the required standards. We are looking for an experienced leading hand who strives for the highest levels of site safety and can apply effective strategies in the minimisation and elimination of hazards and risks.

Collaborate and share your knowledge in planning sessions for projects to ensure a full understanding of the scope or works specific conditions and requirements of upcoming works.

Please note from time to time this position will require the successful candidate to work outside of the Coffs harbour LGA allowances paid as applicable.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please refer to the position description.

About you

• You can apply sound judgment and decision making to solve construction problems both in the planning stages and during construction.
• You can interpret construction drawings and understand construction specifications to ensure works are carried out in accordance with design and quality requirements.
• You understand and have experience in the technical processes involved to undertake construction of some or all of a variety of infrastructure works such as road pavements earthworks concrete works sewer mains water mains and stormwater drainage.

Essential Qualifications and Experience required for this position.

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or demonstrated comprehensive civil infrastructure construction experience.
• Work Cover General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience supervising the construction of stormwater potable water sewer reticulation steel reinforced concrete structures earthworks and road pavements concrete formwork steel fixing and associated works.
• Experience in leadership supervision and management of staff suppliers and subcontractors

Whats on offer

• Competitive starting salary around $78827 (plus 12% super) depending on your capabilities and experience.
• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Flex time flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the Citys opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSWs most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat

Please reach out to Reg McGuigan Construction Coordinator on or via phoneto discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at

Want to apply

The application process and further details including the Position Description can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds regardless of race religion nationality gender sexual orientation age veteran or disability status.