Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
The position of Leading Hand Concrete Maintenance is part of the Urban Roads team within the City’s Maintenance Operations department and is responsible for the provision of footpath construction and maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton.
This position works a 9 day fortnight, with every second Friday as a rostered day off.
Key accountabilities:
Repair, maintenance and construction of the City’s network of footpaths using techniques including concrete formwork, finishing and brick paving.
Provide initiative and guidance to direct reports in daily activities, including coordinating all materials and equipment for use by the team(s) depending on operational requirements.
Ensure that all work undertaken by teams is to a high standard and within budget and agreed timeframes.
General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Josh Trewin, Coordinator Roads & Drainage on 08 9956 6741.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a current MR class driver’s licence and have demonstrated experience in the techniques associated with the construction and maintenance of concrete pathways, kerbing and other structures, along with experience in coordinating a small team.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits
A salary starting from $63,792 per annum or $32.2833 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
Up to 18.5% Superannuation
22 Annual Leave days per annum
Health & Wellbeing Program
Flexible working arrangements
Career opportunities
Study Assistance
Centrally located
Free parking
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Monday 26 April 2021.
