Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast.
The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.ABOUT THE ROLEPositionCouncil is offering a great opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead and motivate work teams to complete road construction programs according to time and budget constraints, Council requirements and relevant standards for WHS, environmental and quality systems.
The position will play a key role in motivating staff to deliver outcomes in line with Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan.To be successful you will bringBehaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent.Demonstrated experience in and sound knowledge and understanding of engineering works and road construction functions/activities.Proven knowledge of the capabilities of a variety of plant items relevant to road construction.Proven experience in the supervision of staff and contractors, including monitoring performance, coordinating worksite activities and training and development.Demonstrated well developed communication skills, both oral and written.Demonstrated digital literacy with experience and competence in computers and devices.The rewardsA salary range of $75,500 to $86,700 per annum (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills and experience.
This incorporates the payment of five hours of approved overtime per fortnight according to Council's Annual Salary Agreement.
If you elect to participate in a 4 day week, then your salary will be adjusted to reflect the payment of four hours of approved overtime per fortnight.9 day fortnight working arrangement.
Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options.
Full time field staff will have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational and team based requirements and approval.Fitness Passport membership options.Training and development opportunities.An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.Learning and career development opportunities.Generous Award workplace conditions.Specific enquiriesDaniel Leigh | Team Leader Road Construction | 02 6686 1250How To ApplyPlease Note: Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
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*Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent.
*Provide an overview of your technical experience relating to the position, including:- road construction projects and techniques (eg excavation, pipe laying, pavement, surfacing, concreting, levelling, finishing, etc).- Heavy plant and machinery operation.
*Provide an overview of your experience in the supervision of staff and contractors, including monitoring performance, coordinating worksite activities and training and development.
*Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
*YesNoCurrent class C driver licence with the ability to operate a manual transmission and a good and safe driving record.
*YesNoAre you both willing and able to work on call in accordance with section requirements?
*Do you have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in Australia?
*YesNo
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