Permanent Full‑Time 76 hours per fortnight | Nine‑Day Fortnight
From $75,723 p.a. (including super)
Allowances and Overtime
Join Glen Innes Severn Council and lead a team that maintains and improves our rural road network. If you’re an experienced operator with strong leadership capability and a commitment to community service, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.
“Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger – delivering great things for our community.”
Why Work With Us
We offer a supportive, community‑focused workplace with excellent benefits, including:
Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and remote area housing benefits
Long service leave after 5 years
Corporate wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations
PPE supplied
Training and development programs
A relaxed rural lifestyle with short commutes, affordable housing and access to beaches and regional centres
About the Role
As the Maintenance Grading Team Leader (North), you will supervise and coordinate Council’s Maintenance Grading Team to deliver high‑quality maintenance and construction across the northern unsealed road network. Your leadership will help ensure safe, reliable and well‑maintained road infrastructure for the community.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead, supervise and coordinate the Maintenance Grading Team
Mentor and develop staff through training, performance feedback and adherence to Council policies
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, contractors and internal stakeholders
Oversee and undertake grading operations to maintain road shape, surface condition, shoulders and drainage
Coordinate vegetation control activities
Ensure works align with approved maintenance programs, budgets and service levels
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Safe Work Method Statements and Traffic Control Plans
Conduct site‑specific risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls, signage and PPE are in place
Operate graders and associated plant competently
Ensure plant, tools and equipment are used safely and maintained
Undertake routine servicing and minor repairs; liaise with workshop staff for major maintenance
Maintain accurate work diaries, timesheets, inspection reports, maintenance logs and WHS documentation
Who You’ll Lead
1 Heavy Plant Operator
1 Skilled Construction Worker
1–3 Casual Employees (as required)
Who We’re Looking For
Essential
Current Class HR Driver Licence (HC preferred)
Demonstrated experience in unsealed rural road construction and maintenance
Strong understanding of drainage, surface condition and road longevity
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and maintenance programs
Proven leadership capability with experience supervising and mentoring staff
Practical knowledge of plant operation, servicing and minor mechanical maintenance
Strong commitment to WHS in construction and road maintenance environments
SafeWork NSW White Card
Desirable
Certificate III or IV in Civil Construction, Road Construction and Maintenance, Frontline Management or similar
Experience in grader operation
Certifications such as Traffic Control, Chainsaw Operations, Chemical Use, Working Near Powerlines and First Aid
Interested In Applying?
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Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
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Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Bernard Smith - General Manager
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