Asphalt Ganger

This position will primarily work in collaboration with the Works Manager, Asphalt Works Supervisor and TTM leading hand and asphalt team to coordinate the planning and delivery of asphalt maintenance projects, with accountability for administration, productivity and efficiency, quality standards and WHS and environmental requirements.

Under limited supervision, the primary responsibilities of the position are to lead and manage Roads ACT Works asphalt crew and contractors carrying out general road maintenance duties while employing an independent approach and display a high degree of initiative. This position will be accountable for scoping and prioritising work with consideration for the administration, productivity, efficiency, quality standards, work, health, safety systems and environmental requirements of the work.

These abovementioned tasks encompass the provision of trade and equivalent level guidance and provide assistance to other members of a work team, including staff training, estimating materials for jobs, planning, programming and prioritising work. The role will oversee the completion of maintenance records and preparation of minor reports. 

The Asphalt Ganger is required to contribute to the development of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TTMs) for all defined activities and ensure implementation. 

The position will lead the asphalt team in the Works business unit within Roads ACT. Roads ACT is looking for candidates who have experience working on construction sites, preferably running asphalt crews.

This position does include direct supervision of staff.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Permanent Resident of Australia  
• CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry – essential.
• 11084NAT - Course in Asbestos Awareness - essential.
• 10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention – essential
• Diploma in Frontline Management or Civil Construction, or equivalent – essential or commenced within three (3) months of appointment.
• HLTAIDO11 – Provide First Aid – essential or ability to obtain within three months of appointment.
• Competent in mobile software applications.
• Current driver’s licence class C is essential, class MR (medium rigid) essential or obtainable within six months of appointment. 
• Traffic controller (TCR) – essential or obtainable within six months of appointment. 
• Implement traffic control plans (IMP) – essential or obtainable within six months of appointment. 
• Current driver’s licence class C is essential, class MR (medium rigid) essential or obtainable within six months of appointment. 
• Ability to work overtime and nightshifts as and when required.
• Undertake training activities to meet operational and organisational expectations. 
• Pre-employment medical required. 
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. 

Applicants are made aware that the essential requirements to be obtained within the six-month period are a mandatory requirement to successfully complete the probation and to be appointed permanently to this position.

Roads ACT will support the successful applicant through the training requirements by organising up to two sessions at the cost to Roads ACT. Should additional attempts be required to obtain the applicable license/certificate in the six-month period, the costs to acquire these will be borne by the successful applicant.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Please note, this position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Matthew Handley (02) 6207 3*** ***************@act.gov.au