Coordinator (Junior Civil Engineering Technician), Roads

Coordinator (Junior Civil Engineering Technician), Roads - Full Time Role Based in Alice Springs

Who are we?

• We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways - One Outcome’.
• Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment. 
• We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!

More about us?

Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a local government authority covering an area over 282,000 Sq. kilometres. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services (Community Safety, Children’s Services; Youth, Sport and Recreation, Aged Care) in 12 communities to the North of Alice Springs: Lajamanu, Ti Tree, Wilora, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Willowra, Laramba, Nyirripi, Yuelamu, Atitjere, Engawala and Yuendumu. The Central Desert area is considered remote and disadvantaged and over 80% of the population is Aboriginal.

The Role

The Coordinator, Roads is responsible for delivery of Council’s road maintenance programs and oversees the delivery of capital projects in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Lead, manage and coordinate the road maintenance crew and supervise the road maintenance programme. 
2. Ensure safe and efficient operation of road plants including graders, loaders and trucks and maintain safe work practices on job sites.
3. Supervise road repair and maintenance tasks on link roads and internal roads.
4. Report road infrastructure maintenance issues such as potholes, drainage problems, road furniture.
5. Maintain and submit road crew timesheets.
6. Maintain hob sheets on projects (machine hours, man hours, materials etc.)
7. Ensure equipment damage and faults, supplies and equipment needs.
8. Operate plant and equipment when required.
9. Conduct work health safety toolbox talks with road crew.
10. Mentor and train road crew to increase practical knowledge and skill of the crew.
11. Adhere to all CDRC policies and procedures.
12. Perform other civil construction tasks as directed. 

What’s on offer?

1. Fast growing career;
2. Generous base salary (Level 6 : Base Salary: $79,797.70 / Package $90,363.99);
3. 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
4. 12 public holiday days per year;
5. 1 additional holiday for NAIDOC day;
6. 3 additional days between Xmas and NY;
7. 15 days Personal Leave accrued per year;
8. 17.5% leave loading and much more!

We offer an excellent work/life balance giving you the opportunity to explore this iconic region.

To Apply 

To apply for this position, visit  https://centraldesert.nt.gov.au/careers/90 and follow the process.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers page. 

Please note: Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered and position open until filled.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 May 2024
• Expected salary: $79,000 - $80,000 per month