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 its story forever - if your story, purpose, and values align with this, then we want to hear from you!
About this Position: We are excited to offer multiple opportunities for Works Coordinators to join our Roads department. The Works Coordinator is an integral position within the Roads and Quarry section of the Chief Operating Office. The primary function of the Works Coordinator is to ensure the efficient, safe, and effective coordination of capital works projects and maintenance works associated with all transport assets. This role involves managing staff, plant, equipment, and contractors involved in the Delivery section.
What we can offer you: Attractive wages and conditionsTraining and development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing ProgramsWhat we trust you to deliver: Lead and inspire teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in road construction and maintenance, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvementStrategically plan and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets, to ensure efficient and timely completion of capital and maintenance worksFoster a strong safety culture to protect the well-being of staff, contractors, and the communityCollaborate with stakeholders to build strong working relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment with objectivesDrive innovative approaches to process improvement and adopt industry best practices to enhance operational efficiencyWhat you will need to be successful: Certificate IV in Project Management, Civil Construction, Frontline Management, or a related field and/or equivalent relevant experienceEssential qualifications, certificates, and licences10+ years of experience in transport infrastructure, maintenance, and construction supervisionProven skills in leadership, team development, and conflict resolution, with the ability to drive engagement and accountabilityStrong knowledge of statutory requirements, risk management, and financial planning, with a track record of delivering projects within budget and deadlinesA passion for Lismore and personal values that align with our missionPosition description: Click here
Full Time: 76 hours per fortnight
Positions: A talent pool will be created for casual, fixed-term, and permanent Works Coordinator positions
Salary: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 76-hour fortnight with an RDO, plus on-call and overtime opportunities
Closing date: Friday 31 January 2025 at 9am
Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Sleigh, Manager Roads Delivery, on 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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