Maintenance Crew Team Leader

Maintenance Crew Team Leader (201028) 

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week 

$74,555.09 to $77,092.87  Annually  + up to 13% super  

RCC Employee's Level 6 to RCC Employee's Level 7   

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Maintenance Crew Team Leader

In this field based role, your responsibilities will include:

Skills and experience:

Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

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  Early start roster that supports work-life balance and gives you more time back in the afternoons.
  
  


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  Work in a supportive team environment that values collaboration, safety and professional growth.
  
  


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  Be part of a team responsible for maintaining assets that directly benefit the Redlands Coast community.
  
  


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  Access to Council benefits, stability, and opportunities to develop your skills across civil, marine and vegetation maintenance.
  
  

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.


• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.


• Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.


• Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.


• Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.


• Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.


• Optional purchased leave available after probation.


• Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

View more great employee benefits here.

Who we are:

Eligibility:

Leading Hand Level 6 - Construction

• You'll have a minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant field.


• You'll hold a HR Licence or the ability to obtain one.


• You'll have the ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including remote response and site-related operations over weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis.


• You'll have a certificat II Civil Construction (or equivalent qualification), or significant relevant experience in a similar role and the ability to rapidly acquire a Cert II Civil Construction.


• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 


• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Leading Hand Level 7 - Construction (In addition to Level LHSL6C)

• You'll have a certificate III Civil Construction or equivalent.

Ready to join us?
 

Click Apply to submit your application via Council’s online portal (or through OURspace for current employees). Please include:

• A one-page cover letter; and


• A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.

Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications. 

For more information about this position (201028), please contact Michael Hayes on 0481 477 326.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 15/02/2026.

At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community. 

To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]

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