Team Leader - Taroom Construction

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Superannuation 12%

Relocation assistance

Education & development

Job summary

Banana Shire Council in Taroom, Queensland, is seeking a Construction Supervisor support role to lead a works crew and deliver council projects on the Works Program. This full-time appointment requires strong leadership, planning, and hands-on supervision of civil works and plant operations.

You will assist with project planning, monitor progress, ensure QA and environmental standards, plus contribute to safety and community outcomes in a regional setting.

Qualifications

• Queensland class C driver’s licence is compulsory.
• Qld General Safety Induction - White or Blue Card required.
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a team.
• Experience operating heavy vehicles in civil construction.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor with project planning and monitoring, including the availability of required employees, plant, equipment and materials.
• Provide technical advice and leadership to employees.
• Act in the role of Supervisor, as required.
• Implement project plans and works schedules and report variances to the Supervisor.
• Ensure QA and environmental standards are met in project delivery.
• Carry out general labouring duties.
• Operate and maintain small plant (vibrators, saws, mixers, mowers, pumps).
• Implement traffic control plans as required.
• Read and interpret basicPlans and instructions.
• Deliver on-the-job training to staff.
• Respond to internal and external customer requests.
• Participate in toolbox and team meetings.
• Support Council image and public relations.

Skills

Project planning

Supervisory experience

Heavy vehicle ops

Road construction

Literacy and numeracy

WHS principles

Education

C Class Licence

White/Blue Card

ITMP Qualification

Traffic Controller

Chainsaw Certificate

Plant Operator Tickets

Tools

Safe work practices

Job description

Remuneration: $74,937.71 per annum + Superannuation

Leading Hand Allowance: $7.69 / Day

Location:

Taroom, Queensland

Work Type: Full Time | Permanent

Classification: LGIA Stream B - Level 6

Remuneration: $74,937.71 per annum + Superannuation

Leading Hand Allowance: $7.69 / Day

What Else is On Offer?

• Fortnightly RDO
• Superannuation of 12%
• Various Allowances (eg: Locality Allowance)
• Excellent Working Conditions
• Supportive team environment in a regional community
• Wellness programs, Social Club and Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Flexible Working Arrangements and generous leave provisions
• Relocation and Rental Assistance
• Generous education and professional development support.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:

To support the Construction Supervisor in the efficient and effective leadership of the team to deliver construction and maintenance projects within Council’s Works Program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Supervisor with project planning and monitoring, including the availability of required employees, plant, equipment and materials
• Provide technical advice and leadership to employees

• Act in the role of Supervisor, as required

• Implement project plans and works schedules for works being performed and supervised and report variances to the Supervisor
• Implement project quality control methods to ensure completion of works to relevant quality assurance and environmental standards

• Carry out general labouring duties
• Operate and maintain small items of plant such as vibrators, concrete saws, concrete mixers, mowers, pumps etc.
• Implement traffic control plans, as required
• Report identified weeds
• Read and interpret basic plans and instructions

• Implement on-the-job training programs for employees

• Respond to internal and external customer requests, as required

• Participate in toolbox and team meetings
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland class ‘C’ driver’s licence
• Qld General Safety Induction - White or Blue Card

Desirable

• Implement Traffic Management Plans (ITMP) Qualification
• Traffic Controller Competency
• Level II Chainsaw Operations Certificate
• Other Plant Operator Tickets

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Ability to plan, estimate and program civil infrastructure construction projects
• Supervisory experience, with the ability to lead a team
• Demonstrated experience in the effective operation of heavy vehicles within a construction and maintenance infrastructure environment
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
• Sound literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The Employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Human Rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.