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 positions available; 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. 

In this position you will:

• 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

Requirements for the 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.

What’s next?

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 your application (please upload your current resume. 

Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format. For any technical issues with uploading your applications, please email **********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

The Selection Process

 As part of our selection process, you will be required to complete a face-to-face interview or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams or Skype. You may also be required to undertake police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Australian Standards and Council's procedures.

The City of Gold Coast is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.