Leading Hand Quick Response

Adelaide Hills Council; Adelaide Hills; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fortnightly RDO

Professional development

Income protection insurance

Health and wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program access

Uniform and PPE provided

Additional annual leave

Study assistance

Job summary

Adelaide Hills Council is seeking a Leading Hand for Quick Response to lead civil works and mentor a team in a field-based environment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and quality maintenance outcomes within the Council district.

Key responsibilities include delivering civil services, supervising workers, maintaining assets, and training staff. A minimum MR licence and White Card are essential, with flexibility and opportunities for professional development offered by the Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil maintenance/construction works.
• Ability to lead a group of workers in field-based environment.
• Knowledge of WHS, injury management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the delivery of civil based services with up-to-date experience in civil works.
• Provide leadership to a group of workers in a field-based environment.
• Maintain Council’s property, infrastructure and assets and assist in the development and implementation of annual maintenance programs.
• Provide on the job training and mentorship.
• Actively comply with Council’s WHS, Injury Management (IM) and Risk Management requirements.
• Engage with employees, members of the public and service providers in accordance with Council’s Service Values.
• Act as an effective team member by spending the majority of the time in the field in a hands-on capacity.
• Provide support to Field Supervisors to improve work practices and develop proactive outcomes

Skills

Civil maintenance

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Certificate 3 in Civil Construction

MR Driver’s Licence

White Card

Work Zone Traffic Management

Job description

Salary $87,190.67– $89,354.85 per year plus Superannuation

Are you interested in this opportunity?

Job Description

To provide leadership and role model Council’s values to a group of workers and support Field Supervisors in their day-to-day interactions with team members. Lead civil works across the Council district, championing safety, teamwork and quality construction and maintenance outcomes.

About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

Leading Hand Quick Response fulltime position.

• Undertake the delivery of civil based services with up-to-date experience in civil works.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a group of workers in a field-based environment.
• Maintain Council’s property, infrastructure and assets and assist in the development and implementation of annual maintenance programs.
• Provide on the job training and mentorship.
• Actively comply with Council’s WHS, Injury Management (IM) and Risk Management requirements.
• Engage with employees, members of the public and service providers in accordance with Council’s Service Values.
• Act as an effective team member by spending the majority of the time in the field in a hands-on capacity.
• Provide support to Field Supervisors to improve work practices and develop proactive outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in civil maintenance/construction works and enthusiasm to learn new skills with Certificate 3 in Civil Construction desirable
• Relevant experience, competency and licences to safely operate a variety of plant including a minimum Class Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence (essential), current Work Zone Traffic Management ticket (essential) and White Card accreditation (essential).
• Working knowledge of the relevant statutory requirements and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a supportive team environment.
• Experience in operational plant and equipment.

Manage time, plan and prioritise projects and tasks and organise work to meet deadlines and meet statutory regulations.

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About our Benefits

Experience the benefits of a career in council:

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries.
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Study Assistance.