Team Leader Urban Operations

Team Leader Urban Operations (3738) – Permanent Full Time

Lead Teams. Deliver Results. Improve Community

About Us

Livingstone Shire is a vibrant coastal region on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, home to nearly 43,000 residents and some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the state. Our Council is a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff who are passionate about delivering for our community.

We live and lead by our values: Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity. These aren’t just words—they’re how we show up for each other and our region every day.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We’re committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

1. Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.

2. Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.

3. Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.

4. Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

The Role

Council is seeking a motivated and capable Team Leader Urban Operations to lead a multi-skilled crew delivering essential infrastructure services that support our growing community.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day activities of a diverse operational team, delivering construction and maintenance works across Council’s infrastructure network, including roads, drainage, water and wastewater assets. As a hands-on leader, you will support the Supervisor Urban Operations by planning, organising and overseeing works to ensure they are completed safely, efficiently and in line with approved plans, specifications and standards.

You will play a key role in motivating your team and fostering a positive, productive work environment. A strong focus on workplace health and safety is essential, alongside the ability to identify and report risks, defects or operational issues.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications relevant to the duties of the position and/or work experience relevant to the position;

• Construction Industry Induction (White Card); and

• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.  

Benefits:

• Salary –$83,164 per annum (QLGIA (Stream B) Level 6, including Site and Leading Hand allowances);

• Opportunity to increase overall earnings through participation in on-call arrangements and overtime (actual earnings will depend on availability and hours worked);

• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Livingstone Shire.

• 9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;

• Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;

• Relocation Assistance available (if eligible)

• Work in a Values driven organisation.

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 7 September 2026 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.