Leading Hand Construction

• Full Time 9 Day Fortnight 36 hours
• $2876.60 - $2655.98 per fortnight excluding any applicable allowances
• Position Brief - Leading Hand Construction

About the team

The Utilities Network Maintenance is responsible for the operation maintenance (planned and unplanned) and assessment of the passive assets associatedwith drinking water non-drinking water and sewerage networks pumping stations tanks reservoirs and associated civil and structural facilities.

The branch is responsible for the delivery under normal conditions of a continuous supply of safe and reliable drinking water. During emergency situations Asset Reliability will coordinate the provision of drinking water to critical customers and service areas and will restore services as quickly as possible when interruptions have occurred.

About the role

Under the direction of the Senior Construction Supervisor:

• Ensure works are carried out in a safe and efficient manner to meet priorities whilst complying with all WH&S and legislative requirements.
• Manage ongoing maintenance works
• Support improvements when working with delivery partners including implementing and managing contract quality and performance.
• Implement and monitor safety for projects including daily pre starts site inductions development of risk assessments implementation of safe systems of work and onsite contractor management.
• Set out works tasks interpret plans and calculate quantities of materials required.
• Coordinate work schedules in conjunction with the Supervisor Construction and implement works to agreed timeframes.

Were looking for people who have:

• Certificate IV in Civil Construction or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Certificate III in Water Operations and Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience and knowledge in concreting
• Excellent communication in all forms
• Confidence and understanding of works to problem solve make decisions with minimal Community impact
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role

Be part of shaping the Gold Coasts future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

• Access to 350 fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

• A stable working environment with job security
• A professional and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment
• Uniform tools and PPE provided

• A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

• Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

• Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your applicationplease click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications where applicable.

Contact Person Alexandra McNulty

Contact Email

Closing Date Sunday 08 March 2026 @ 11:59pm

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks employment history checks qualification checks pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Were committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment irrespective of race age religion gender identity sexual orientation disability or other protected characteristics by law.