ABOUT THE ROLE
Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Roads Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of Roads
Construction and Maintenance staff, resources and activities.
The objectives of this position are to ensure that all Roads Construction and maintenance works are executed in a safe and efficient manner and delivered in accordance with Council standards.
These objectives will be measured through the efficient and economical utilisation of plant, labour and materials, with strong emphasis on compliance with Council’s Safety Management System.
Employment Status: Full Time Permanent
Award: Level 4 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017
Salary Range: $86,940 - $91,536 gross per annum.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |
- Extensive experience within a road construction and maintenance environment.
- Understanding of civil construction and maintenance techniques including emerging practices and technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance, environmental and risk management systems.
- Proven people management skills and experience.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- The ability to successfully impart knowledge and instructions to subordinate staff.
- Substantial written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.
- Proven ability to understand and implement procedures and directions.
- Thorough knowledge and commitment to safe working practices, with the ability to identify, resolve and report workplace health and safety issues appropriately.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
- General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry) “Blue/White Card”.
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent relevant experience.
- Traffic Management Implementation accreditation.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
| Physical Requirements / Position Environment |
- This position requires the incumbent to undertake field work exposed to inclement weather.
- The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the position – manual handling, physical labour.
- This position may be required to work weekends and/or overtime as directed.
- This position may be required to work and camp throughout the Council region.
- This position will require the ability to participate in an on-call roster.
- Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
For further information, view the Position Description.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
CLOSING DATE
11:59pm Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
