Lead the Way in Civil Construction – Join Us as a Foreman and Make an Impact!

About You

As an experienced Foreman with a strong background in civil construction and maintenance, you are adept at leading and supervising teams in the planning and execution of Council related projects. With a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You excel in coordinating resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders. Your hands-on leadership style, combined with your expertise in managing construction activities, allows you to drive successful outcomes while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. You are committed to delivering projects on time and within budget, while continuously striving for operational excellence.

The Team

The Construction & Maintenance North (CMN) Branch plays a crucial role in driving capital and operational works projects across a predominantly rural road and stormwater infrastructure network.
The CMN team believes in fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. While we encourage camaraderie and a friendly atmosphere, we also value professionalism and respect.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying the vibrant and picturesque surroundings of Toowoomba Region’s High Country and beyond.

About the position

The Foreman position will be responsible for leading and supervising Council teams in the planning of Council related civil construction and maintenance activities.

• Two permanent full-time positions based at the Goombungee Depot.
• The annual salary range for this position is $81,856.93 - $87,550.25 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.
• Development, leadership and management training opportunities.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position

Qualification(s), training and/or experience, specific to the role: Mandatory qualifications, including,

• WH&S Competency Card for CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• Certificate III and IV in Civil Construction or, if not held, a willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• A combination of experience, qualifications and competence in the civil construction and maintenance field which enables the applicant to perform the duties of the position.

How to apply

Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply. Alternatively, please go to https://tr.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=834390 for access to the Position Description and to apply.

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
2. Your current Resume.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Nathan Whittaker Coordinator Construction & Maintenance on (07) 4698 3863 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 11.45pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.