About the role
Are you ready to take the lead in maintaining vital road infrastructure across our region?
As a Leading Hand (RMPC), you’ll play a key role in the delivery of maintenance services for road reserves managed by Ipswich City Council under the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) Roads Maintenance Performance Contract. Working closely with the RMPC team, your focus will be on performing general civil works and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
In the absence of a supervisor, you’ll provide guidance and direction to team members, helping to maintain productivity and safety on site.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Undertake detailed maintenance and minor construction works on roads and drainage assets
- Lead and support team members to complete assigned tasks
- Work with the team ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contract requirements
- Liaise and provide feedback to supervisors, team members, council officers and customers
View the position description for more details about the role.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Current MR Class Licence would be an advantage
- Experience in maintenance of roads and drainage infrastructure
- The ability to operate machinery in a safe and efficient manner
- Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership
About the benefits
This is a full-time permanent position with a salary commencing at $71,190 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
- Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- Overtime and Allowances: Get paid for any extra time at work
- Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more
- Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
About us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 8 September 2025
Please direct any related questions to [email protected].
Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
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