Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Minor Works Foreperson to join our Civil Construction team and lead the Minor Works Construction Crew.

As our new Minor Works Foreperson, you won't just oversee projects, you'll lead from the front and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure for our community.

This is a hands-on position where you'll be out on site each day, coordinating works, providing clear direction, and working closely alongside our Civil Construction team to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Your leadership will directly influence team performance, site culture, and the quality of delivery.

You'll be responsible for supervising, guiding and working alongside an internal civil crew across a diverse range of renewal and maintenance works, including:

• Drainage renewal and upgrades
• Minor concrete works
• Retaining wall renewal and upgrades
• Pavement construction and reinstatement
• Earthworks and site preparation
• Road and park furniture installation
• Other minor civil infrastructure projects

This role offers genuine variety, responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects from start to finish.

If you take pride in practical delivery, enjoy leading a team, and want to make a visible difference in your local community, this role offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

You will report directly to the Team Leader Civil Construction, lead the Minor Works Crew, and work collaboratively with the broader Civil Construction and associated teams to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.

In addition to a rewarding leadership opportunity, this role includes:

• Tool of Trade vehicle;
• Applicable industry allowances;
• Opportunity for paid overtime;
• The chance to deliver visible and meaningful outcomes for the community.

This is a full-time permanent role based at the Knox City Council Operations Centre.

This is a Band 5 classified role. Remuneration will be $83,593 to $97,258 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Extensive experience in the delivery of a wide variety of civil construction projects (drainage, footpath renewal, pavement construction, retaining walls, earthworks, fencing and other minor civil construction related tasks) including task allocation and supervision of construction personnel.
• Demonstrated experience performing general labouring duties to facilitate the renewal and rehabilitation of community assets.
• Demonstrated experience in municipal construction supervision and a good knowledge of civil engineering operations including concreting, earthmoving plant and equipment, asphalt laying, drainage works and retaining structures.
• A high degree of interpersonal skills.
• The ability and willingness to teach in the areas applicable to this position.
• The ability to analyse problems and make informed decisions on day-to-day basis.
• Ability to provide sketches and perform calculations for the purposes of accurately delivering civil construction projects (i.e. setting out, working out grade lines, ordering materials, etc.)
• Achieve results through efficient use of resources and a commitment to quality outcomes.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Monday 14 September 2026

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Nathan Hadfield, Coordinator Civil Construction, at nathan.hadfield@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9298 8411.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.  

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Fortnightly rostered days off for full-time roles

• Broad range of leave options including up to 18 weeks' primary and up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave, and three days of Summer Holiday Leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

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Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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