Leading Hand Civil Construction And Maintenance

Permanent – Full-Time

The City of Clarence is a mix of urban, rural and coastal communities and villages, enterprises and environments.  Our city offers an enviable lifestyle set within some of the most picturesque natural assets within Tasmania.  We are a growing city and a dynamic organisation.  This is the opportunity to positively impact the sustainable development of our city.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to join our Civil Construction and Maintenance team as a Leading Hand.

Under the direction of the Works Officer, the Leading Hand will deliver the safe, effective and efficient provision of roads and stormwater Construction and Maintenance services. 

Some of the key duties include:

• Supervising work crews, as required, involved with Civil Construction and Maintenance, including:
  • Assisting in planning and coordinating allocated crew work schedules.
  • Assisting in interpreting and understanding plans and effectively conveying design information to work crews.
  • Assisting in identifying and resolving work priority issues.
  • Providing regular communication on work site and projects issues and achievements, and any risk mitigation strategies applied. 
  • Providing physical assistance and technical advice to work crews.
  • Cost-effective scheduling of hired or contracted plant and associated equipment, overseeing and operating plant and equipment and ensuring plant and equipment on site is appropriate for the task.
• At the direction of the Works Officer, supervise the worksite operations, including safety, plant and crews when the Works Officer is not on site, including supervising minor contract work crews.
• As directed by the Technical Officer, undertake the Works Officer role in an acting capacity, as required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The salary range for the position is between $67,490.10 and $71,088.82 plus 12.5% superannuation and a 9-day fortnight.  A guaranteed 2.5% salary increase applies to this salary (or CPI) in July 2024.

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance, private health discounts and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits. 

To view a copy of the position description, which includes the selection criteria, head to our careers page at https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/careers/.

TO APPLY

Email a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and suitability for the role to ***********@ccc.tas.gov.au. 

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Clinton Welsh, Works Manager Civil Infrastructure, on 6217 9757.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace.  Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday, 7 March 2024.