AddressTeam Leader Works
About the Business
South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of four (4) Departments: Executive Services, Liveability, Finance & Corporate, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have a adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnet Regional Council are committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region
The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role
- Based in Wondai
- Permanent Full Time
- $65K - $73K per annum + Allowances + Super
Council is seeking a Team Leader to provide skilled assistance to Supervisors and teams responsible for the delivery of construction and maintenance activities. This role will lead and manage allocated teams to maximise the overall performance of the team to deliver allocated works effectively and efficiently, read and interpret plans and instructions and provide daily progress reports as well as assist senior officers with the establishment of work programmes. The successful applicant will have demonstrated working knowledge of techniques and guidelines for road construction and maintenance, proven leadership skills with ability to stimulate a high level of performance as well as sound literacy and numeracy, computer skills and ability to establish work priorities.
Additional Factors:
- Participation in after hours and weekend work is a requirement of this position
- Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks
- Working outdoors in hot conditions
Mandatory Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver’s licence
- General Safety Induction for Construction Worker Cert (White Card)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
Desirable Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction
- MR Truck Licence
- Plant Tickets
Benefits and perks
Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)
Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
Access to Salary Packaging Benefits
Access to Corporate memberships
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience
**Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**
- Substantial practical experience (at least 5 years) in a similar role, preferably in a local government environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of techniques and guidelines for road construction and maintenance, and relevant quality assurance.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to stimulate a high level of performance and foster teamwork within all members of the team including contractors.
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to undertake calculations associated with level control and costings, project budgets and associated paperwork.
- Computer skills with knowledge of the MS Office Suite and Corporate Software Systems (e.g., Technology One).
- Demonstrated experience in logistics and the efficient and effective allocation of staff and resources, establishing work priorities and meeting deadlines.
Lodging your application
Please make sure your application includes:
- A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.
- Current resume.
- Copies of your tickets, licences and qualification that are listed on the position description.
For further information and to review the selection criteria and position description, please click APPLY
Applications close 4:00pm Friday, 12 July 2024
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.
