Team Leader - Formwork Carpenter for Bridges

Randstad NV; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day fortnight

Work truck provided (if living within

Other applicable allowances: Working

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a skilled Team Leader with formwork carpentry experience to join the Bridge Maintenance Team. You will lead and coordinate a team to deliver projects across Bridges and/or City Structures assets, with a focus on WHS compliance and on-site leadership.

This role requires reading technical plans, building formwork, concrete patching, and directing day-to-day activities, including toolbox meetings, resource planning, and ensuring safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience.
• MR Drivers license (Mandatory).
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
• Carpentry & Formwork experience.
• EWP Above 11m.
• Dogman ticket.

Responsibilities

• Lead team performance by setting clear goals, providing support, and giving feedback.
• Effectively follow tasks assigned by supervisors and engineers.
• Interpret and read technical plans.
• Improve processes and increase efficiency.
• On-site administrative skills, including recording and preparing written information.
• Problem-solving skills for daily on-site issues.
• Advise on resource needs and timeframes for new projects.
• Ensuring safe work measures are implemented and adhered to.
• Conducting daily toolbox meetings.
• Building and erecting formwork and formwork shutters for pile capping, abutments, headstocks, columns and slabs.
• Concrete patching & steelfixing
• Creating forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases.
• Building structures on site using wood or putting together metal frames.
• Using power tools and jackhammers for concrete breakouts.
• Measuring, cutting and shaping wood or metal.
• Experience with basic labor tasks like sandblasting, spray painting, and concrete repairs.
• Checking work for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

MR Driver's license

White Card

Carpentry & Formwork

EWP Above 11m

Dogman ticket

Job description

Brisbane City Council - Team Leader / Formwork Carpenters

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and reliable Team Leaders with formwork carpentry experience to join the Bridge Maintenance Team at Brisbane City Council.

• Work truck provided (if living within 35kms from Brisbane City)
• 9 Day fortnight
• Other applicable allowances: Working in Rain, Working in Water etc.

About your new role

You will lead and coordinate a team to deliver projects across Bridges and/or City Structures assets. Adherence to strict WHS practices is essential. Your duties will include:

• Lead team performance by setting clear goals, providing support, and giving feedback.
• Effectively follow tasks assigned by supervisors and engineers.
• Interpret and read technical plans
• Improve processes and increase efficiency.
• On-site administrative skills, including recording and preparing written information.
• Problem-solving skills for daily on-site issues.
• Advise on resource needs and timeframes for new projects.
• Ensuring safe work measures are implemented and adhered to.
• Conducting daily toolbox meetings.
• Building and erecting formwork and formwork shutters for pile capping, abutments, headstocks, columns and slabs.
• Concrete patching & steelfixing
• Creating forms for bridges, foundations, beams and staircases.
• Building structures on site using wood or putting together metal frames.
• Using power tools and jackhammers for concrete breakouts.
• Measuring, cutting and shaping wood or metal.
• Experience with basic labor tasks like sandblasting, spray painting, and concrete repairs.
• Checking work for accuracy.

What you will need to exceed

It is essential that you have the following:

• Proven leadership experience
• MR Drivers license (Mandatory)
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Carpentry & Formwork experience
• EWP Above 11m
• Dogman ticket

What you will get in return

Brisbane City Council is one of the biggest civil construction and maintenance employers in Queensland. There are many benefits including

• Working on iconic council projects
• Competitive EBA rates including overtime, allowances and penalties where applicable

Next steps

If you are ready to join the team at Brisbane City Council please send your resume today.

Have a question before applying? Please email ***@randstad.com.au or call 3640 6802

For other opportunies with Brisbane City Council please visit https://www.randstad.com.au/careers-brisbane-city-council/

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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