About Us Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community.
Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
A new era for Lismore Roads has arrived!
The mission has been set to chart a new course for Lismore Roads.
Our purpose is community driven, our mission is simple - Improve the Roads for our Community!
With a new structure and operational strategy for roads, Lismore City Council is calling on all those who are looking for a meaningful challenge to get involved.
If you want to be part of the rebirth and reinvigoration of your local roads department, and work at the forefront of revitalising and rebuilding a community, then we want to hear from you.
The task before us is not insignificant - it will require fortitude, passion, and perseverance.
We can't guarantee you'll always be appreciated by every member of our community, but you will be joining a team committed to making a positive impact and feel a real sense of kinship with your fellow colleagues.
We love Lismore, and we want to change it's story forever - if your story, purpose, and values align with this, then we want to hear from you!
About this Position: We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Allocator to join our Roads department.
The Resource Allocator is a key member of the Roads and Quarry Section within the Chief Operating Office.
The primary function of the Resource Allocator is to effectively allocate resources across the Roads and Quarry department, while also providing crucial support to the Works Coordinator when required.
This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.
What we can offer you: Attractive wages and conditions Training and development opportunities Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs What we trust you to deliver: Strategically allocate personnel, fleet, and resources across teams to optimise efficiency and meet project objectives Manage fleet usage, maintenance schedules, and external hires to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with operational needs Collaborate with Field Supervisors and the Works Coordinator to implement training plans and oversee trainee development Maintain accurate records and utilise Council systems to track resource allocation and generate operational insights Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement, implementing and monitoring quality control practices Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and collaborative problem-solving What you will need to be successful: Certificate IV in Civil Construction or Frontline Management and/or relevant experience Essential qualifications including licences, certifications and tickets Demonstrated experience in resource allocation, team coordination, and fleet management in civil construction or a similar field Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution to effectively manage teams and stakeholders A passion for Lismore and personal values that align with our mission More information: Position description: Click here Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight Salary: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025 at 9am Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Sleigh, Manager Roads Delivery, on 0427 017 162 or email ****** Please note: Council will be closed from 21 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, re-opening on 2 January 2025.
If you submit an inquiry during the closure period it will be answered when Council re-opens.
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.
We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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