INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR TEAM LEADER MT COOT-THA QUARRY

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Asphalt and Aggregates

Salary Range: Grade 14 $1,848.70 per week + allowances + 14% superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Mt Coot-tha Quarry

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Asphalt and Aggregates oversees the management of Council's quarries and road surfacing operations, including the laying and repair of asphalt pavements, minor pothole repairs and road line marking. The branch consists of three core business units: Road Resurfacing, Asphalt Production and Quarries. 

The Role

This role leads day-to-day quarry operations at Mt Coot-tha, supervising teams to safely deliver high-quality aggregates that support city infrastructure. You’ll coordinate production, manage blasting activities, and ensure work is completed efficiently while meeting strict safety, quality, and operational standards.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll guide and support crews, contractors and site activities, while maintaining strong compliance with WHS requirements and Council expectations. The position also involves problem-solving on site, managing documentation, and working closely with management to deliver reliable, value-for-money outcomes for Brisbane’s community.

There will also be a requirement at times to operate heavy earthmoving machinery such as front-end loaders, dump trucks and excavators to meet operational needs.

To be successful you will have:

• significant experience leading quarry industry teams in a high-risk environment
• strong capability in blasting operations and coordinating contractors
• solid understanding of WHS (Mining & Quarrying Safety & Health Act 1999 and Regulations 2017) requirements and safe work practices
• ability to work autonomously and resolve on-site issues effectively
• well-developed communication and administrative skills.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI