Leading Hand Bridges
Job No:
COG1387
Location:
Carrara
- Full Time | 9 Day Fortnight | 36 hours
- $2,588.77 per fortnight excluding applicable allowances
- Position Brief - Leading Hand Bridges
About the team
The Transport Maintenance Services section plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional, and sustainable public assets. Our team provides comprehensive maintenance services for meter maintenance, roads, traffic lines and signs, stormwater drainage systems, bridges, beaches, footpaths and waterways.
About the role
You will form part of a work team that perform specialist tasks associated with the maintenance and construction of the City’s concrete and timber bridge structures and major culverts.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertaking a range of specialist tasks associated with the maintenance of the City’s structural concrete and timber bridge components.
- Operation of minor equipment and machinery associated with various works tasks.
- Completing and authorising various organisational forms.
- Manage work sites and work teams.
- Manage work orders in SAP via a mobile device (iPad)
We’re looking for people who have:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (or working towards, with completion to occur within 12 months)
- MR Drivers Licence (Mandatory)
- General Construction Induction Card (White) (Mandatory)
- Pride in your work and a passion for our City
- A high-level of customer service and communication skills, a can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet
- A team player with the ability to lead a multi-disciplined team
- Recent labouring experience within civil construction and/or bitumen
- Sound physical health in order to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of the position
- Effective numeracy and literacy skills commensurate with the requirements of the position
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s 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 application, please 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 amcnulty@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Thursday, 29 January 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.
We’re 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.