Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Operations Maintenance

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $36.55 per hour + super, plus overtime and penalty rates dependent on work performed. Additional entitlements and overtime do not form part of the advertised base salary

**Progression to higher salary rates is subject to time in the role, qualifications and demonstrated performance outcomes and range from $37.54 - $39.54 per hour.**

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026

 

We’re looking for a Crew Leader for our civil construction team who can run crews’ day to day and make sure jobs are done safely, on time and to standard. You’ll be organising daily work, keeping teams moving across different sites, checking quality, and sorting problems before they turn into delays. You’ll keep an eye on time, costs and service levels, report anything that’s off track, and adjust work plans when needed.

You’ll support your crew on the ground by showing them how the job should be done, making sure safety rules are followed, and stepping in when standards slip. You’ll make sure traffic control is set up properly, worksites are safe, audits and checks are completed, and WH&S requirements are met. You’ll deal with customer questions politely to keep things running smoothly.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

Mandatory

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Current ‘MR’ Class Driver's Licence.
• Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) accreditation under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Demonstrated commitment to and practice of a leadership style that supports, motivates and inspires individual and team achievements.
• Experience leading construction personnel in the construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Experience in the construction of Council infrastructure including a detailed knowledge of construction materials and their application.

Desirable

• Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course.

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, tools 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.

Contact Person:     Archie (Team Leader)

Contact Phone:     04•• ••• 822 (during business hours and for positions enquiries only)

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 hr_•••••••••••@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 •••• •004 for a confidential discussion.