Team Leader - Taroom Construction
Job No:
VRN2627074
Location:
Taroom
Location: Taroom, Queensland
Work Type: Full Time | Permanent
Classification: LGIA Stream B - Level 6
Remuneration: $74,937.71 per annum + Superannuation
Leading Hand Allowance: $7.69 / Day
What Else is On Offer?
- Fortnightly RDO
- Superannuation of 12%
- Various Allowances (eg: Locality Allowance)
- Excellent Working Conditions
- Supportive team environment in a regional community
- Wellness programs, Social Club and Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to Flexible Working Arrangements and generous leave provisions
- Relocation and Rental Assistance
- Generous education and professional development support.
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:
To support the Construction Supervisor in the efficient and effective leadership of the team to deliver construction and maintenance projects within Council’s Works Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Supervisor with project planning and monitoring, including the availability of required employees, plant, equipment and materials
- Provide technical advice and leadership to employees
- Act in the role of Supervisor, as required
- Implement project plans and works schedules for works being performed and supervised and report variances to the Supervisor
- Implement project quality control methods to ensure completion of works to relevant quality assurance and environmental standards
- Carry out general labouring duties
- Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, mowers, pumps etc.
- Implement traffic control plans, as required
- Report identified weeds
- Read and interpret basic plans and instructions
- Implement on-the-job training programs for employees
- Respond to internal and external customer requests, as required
- Participate in toolbox and team meetings
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
- Queensland class ‘C’ driver’s licence
- Qld General Safety Induction - White or Blue Card
Desirable
- Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification
- Traffic Controller Competency
- Level II Chainsaw Operations Certificate
- Other Plant Operator Tickets
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
- Ability to plan, estimate and program civil infrastructure construction projects
- Supervisory experience, with the ability to lead a team
- Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a construction and maintenance infrastructure environment
- Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
- Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
The Employee agrees to comply with the following:
- Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Customer service standards
- Council’s Code of Conduct
- Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
- Human Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
- Human Resources policies and procedures
- Financial Management policies and procedures
- Records Management policies and procedures
- Disaster Management policies and procedures
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
- The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
- The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online using the Apply button on this advertisement. Please attach your cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should outline your qualifications, education and licences as well as the abilities, skills and knowledge listed above, with relevant examples of how you have demonstrated them. Copies of qualifications, tickets and licences are not required at application; please include the details in your application.