Leading Hand (Civil Works)
Job No:
BDBRC1144
Location:
Bundaberg
$67,030 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Civil Works, Infrastructure Services
Bundaberg Region - Kalkie Depot
About Us
Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?
Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.
About The Opportunity
As a Leading Hand, you will join a multi-disciplined Civil Works team, performing various maintenance, repair, and construction tasks. Your responsibilities include maintaining a safe working environment, handling manual tasks, working with equipment and utilities, and participating in road and infrastructure projects. You will ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements, operate and maintain machinery, and complete daily paperwork. The Leading Hand will assist the Supervisor in carrying out their duties and include leading a small team to deliver maintenance activities
About You
- Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence
- A Class MR Drivers Licence and experience in operation of a Rigid Motor Vehicle up to 15 tonnes GVM
- Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage team members
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written and utilisation of computer technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation of relevant item/s of plant
- Possession of a Construction Industry General Safety Induction Card
- Working in Proximity to Traffic certificate or willing to obtain
- Demonstrated physical fitness and capability to undertake manual labouring work
- Demonstrated experience in roads and drainage construction and maintenance
- Ability to work outside normal working hours
What we offer
- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
- Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
- An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued
The Selection Process
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.
Closing Date: Friday, 17, May, 2024, 11.30 pm AEST
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Friday, 17, May, 2024, whichever is sooner.
Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.