Council's Works & Infrastructure Branch is recruiting for the position of Team Leader Northern Construction.
Join our team and oversee road maintenance and construction, supervise teams, manage resources and ensure quality and safety - R2538.
Full Time 9 Day Fortnight Job Number: R2538 Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 31 October 2024 About the Opportunity In this role, you will oversee various tasks related to the maintenance of unsealed and sealed roads, including patrol grading, gravel haulage, and roadside slashing.
You will also be responsible for undertaking construction works, which involves sourcing materials for road upgrades or reconstruction projects, coordinating machinery and labour, and managing outsourced projects when necessary.
Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections, ensuring quality standards, estimating costs, budgeting, and successfully closing out projects.
Additionally, you will supervise teams on a daily basis, ensuring that resources are available and tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
As a key liaison between the Council and its customers for both maintenance and construction works, this position plays an integral role in delivering high-quality infrastructure.
This opportunity is part of the Works and Infrastructure Branch and is based at the Red Cliffs Depot.
What you will bring Ideally the successful applicant will have the following: Diploma or Cert IV in civil engineering, construction operations, surveying, project or construction management.
Significant relevant experience in supervision of work teams in road construction and maintenance activities.
Significant relevant experience in the operation of road construction and maintenance equipment.
Significant relevant experience in the procurement, quoting and tendering of materials and plant.
A knowledge of cost estimation for maintenance activities and preparation of work programs.
Knowledge and experience in temporary traffic control signage in accordance with the Australian Standard AS1742 Part 3 – 2019.
Experience conducting construction surveying.
Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one prior to employment.
Current HR Drivers Licence.
Salary and conditions The position is classified within Band 6 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,027.02 to $101,094.02 per annum including maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits As an employee you will have access to benefits such as: Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region.
9 Day Fortnight.
Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees.
Learning and Professional Development Opportunities.
Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay.
Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements.
Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships.
Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members.
Active Social Clubs.
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity.
We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+.
Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit.
About our region Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia.
The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit.
Applying for this position All applications must include: A completed Job Application Form.
A resume. A covering letter.
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.
Want to know more? Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.
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