Leading Hand Civil Construction Talent Pool - multiple vacancies

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Gold Coast, Nerang, Helensvale, Palm Beach, Upper Coomera, Southport, Queensland (QLD) City of Gold Coast

Job Ref:  234
Employer:  City of Gold Coast
Job Type:  Permanent Full Time
City:  Gold Coast, Nerang, Helensvale, Palm Beach, Upper Coomera, Southport
Salary and Benefits:  $1,194.18 per week
06/03/2024 12:59



Leading Hand Civil Construction Talent Pool
multiple vacancies
 


Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity.
 
That's the vision of the City of Gold Coast.
 
  • Allowances: Opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double time as well as onsite, leading hand and travel allowances
  • Development: Professional training to upskill and enhance your career progression
  • Status: 4 x full time permanent positionsavailable; 38 hours a week, 9-day fortnight
  • Team: Work within a friendly, supportive team that promotes a healthy work life balance

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

As a proud recipient of the esteemed HRD 2023 Employer of Choice award, the City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.

About your new branch

The Infrastructure Delivery Branch is responsible for the project management and construction of capital works for all customer and community facing infrastructure classes. 
Responsible for the management and coordination of fleet operations. 

About your new role

  • Oversee and lead work teams in the safe and efficient construction of:
    • Stormwater drainage pipelines, manholes, gully pits, outlet structures
    • Roadworks including granular pavement construction, kerb and asphalt placement
    • Concreting works including form, reinforce and pour of footpaths, driveways (including exposed aggregate) bikeways, bus stops and structural concrete elements
    • Earthworks including cut / fill, compaction, plant management
  • Promote strong safety culture within the organisation
  • Implement and monitor safety procedures for projects including daily pre-starts, site inductions, development of risk assessments, City Safe Operating Procedures and contractor Safe Work Method Statements.
  • Plan and control daily works activities on construction sites to ensure safety, quality, cost and time objectives are achieved
  • Manage and monitor costs associated with projects including tracking project costs and forecasting costs at project completion and provide relevant information/updates to the Construction Supervisor/Construction Coordinator.
  • Set out various works projects, interpret plans and calculate quantities of materials required.
  • Develop and coordinate work schedules and time frames in conjunction with the Construction Supervisor and implement works to agreed timeframes. 
  • Manage subcontractor work activities in line with contractual obligations

What you bring to your new role

  • Certificate IV in Construction (Civil) and/or demonstrated Civil experience relevant to the role outlined above.
  • Current Class C or MR Drivers Licence.
  • WHS Licence General Construction (White Card)
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety from both a leadership and personal perspective.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Natural leader who champions change and develops people to achieve their personal and organisational goals.
  • Manage, motivate and assess the performance of site activities to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of works.

How to apply 

For more information about this role, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

If you believe you display the attributes above and hold the relevant experience and qualifications, then we would love to hear from you; please click on 'apply now' to submit yourapplication (please upload your current resume).

As part of our selection process, you may berequired to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Contact Person
Leon Arakelian 
Contact Number
07 5581 1901 

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