Crew Leader (Yellow Crazy Ants)

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations / Construction Maintenance and Operations

Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (Up to 29 June 2027, 9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $72,237 per annum + super

Location: Dalrymple Road Depot - Garbutt

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 16th August 2026

Step up as a Crew Leader, where you’ll be out in the field leading a hands‑on team working to protect Townsville from invasive Yellow Crazy Ants.

You’ll supervise and support a crew of Ecology Technicians, making sure the work gets done safely, on time, and to a high standard. Your day‑to‑day will include running ant surveys, monitoring, and treatment across all kinds of terrain which includes bushland, farmland, steep country, residential yards, roadsides, parks, and industrial areas.

You’ll work with locals to access their properties, fill out job sheets and reports, and keep track of the crew’s progress. You’ll coach your team, help build their skills, and give practical advice to keep the job moving. Confidence working with gear like backpack blowers, GPS units, radios, ant traps, seed spreaders, and tablets is important.

If you’re a strong communicator, enjoy leading a team, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty while helping protect our local environment, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally you will have:

Mandatory

• Experience in applying Workplace Health and Safety in an operational environment, including prestart inspections and site audits.
• Experience operating computerised equipment (e.g. data loggers, GPS, etc.) including the use of MS Office Suite and business systems.
• Current Manual “C” Class license
• Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD)
• Townsville City Council Authorised Person and Local Government Worker accreditation, or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to achieve effective solutions to challenges and adapting environments.

Desirable

• Certificate III Conservation and Land Management or similar qualification and experience in the supervision and leadership of staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and lead others safely in remote environments. 4WD training highly regarded.
• Ability to safely operate and lead others in a range of light plant items, machinery and equipment associated with Yellow Crazy Ant management works.
• Effective organisational skills and ability to produce effective and efficient on-ground outcomes for identification, monitoring and management of Yellow Crazy Ants.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

** Position re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants needs not re-apply. **

For further information review the Position Description. 

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person:     Lisa (Senior Team Leader)

Contact Email:       ***@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description. 

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.