Based in Urana, but will work across the Federation Council area
- Full Time permanent role - 76 hours per fortnight
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Work/life balance with a 9 day fortnight
About us
Federation Council is home to a thriving and diverse community located in an agriculturally rich and diverse area on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The Southern Riverina region is the centre of one of the most productive wool, cereals and livestock growing areas in Australia. Only three hours from Melbourne, four hours from Canberra and six hours from Sydney, the region boasts a great climate and vibrant atmosphere and is an ideal location for families, businesses, and visitors to experience its exceptional lifestyle and opportunities.
The opportunity
As a Leading Hand Sundry, you will be responsible for ensuring that you and your team complete road construction and maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, contributing directly to the safety and functionality of our community's road network.
In this role you will:
- Assist and support the Works Overseer in supervising all activities of the Works Sundry Team to ensure service standards, objectives and priorities are met;
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of the following but limited to Culverts, signs, table drains, corridor clearing, footpaths, kerb and Guttering, fencing, guidepost and roadside furniture;
- Assist the Works Overseer by providing input to team work plans and schedules and in the allocation of duties to achieve work schedules;
- Ensure engineering plans, traffic control plans, safety measures and written directions are all understood and complied with;
- Assist with development and implementation of appropriate systems to monitor and control the effectiveness and efficiency of teams and equipment performance;
- Carry out minor road patching repairs and line marking when required;
- Supervise the Sundry Team in the construction of quality infrastructure services in accordance with agreed service levels;
- Ensure that Council plant and equipment is operated as required, in accordance with licenses held;
- Ensure the requirements and objectives of the Council Works Sundry Team are met by displaying effective supervision of staff and resources;
- Ensure co-operation and assistance of other employees by carrying out tasks in a supportive and harmonious manner;
- Ensure all staff are properly directed and supervised to maintain safety, efficiency and productivity. Refer any grievance, disciplinary matter or issue outside the incumbent’s level of responsibility to the Works Overseer;
- Regularly check that suitable materials have been ordered and delivered prior to the commencement of any works;
- Assist in the evaluation of services and materials required for use to ascertain most advantageous purchases and needs;
- Carry out inspections and locate any public utilities, services, trees, obstacles, fences and the like;
- Perform Traffic Control Management duties as required and ensure that necessary temporary warning signs are in place and visible in accordance with Traffic Control Plans prior to commencement of works;
- Operate all plant, tools, including a chainsaw, implements or equipment in a safe and effective manner;
- Ensure the servicing and tidiness of Council plant and equipment and the timely reporting of any defects;
- Accurately complete documentation associated with plant and equipment operation including a pre-start safety checklist;
- Ensure all staff are punctual at all times including morning tea, lunch and end of day;
- Accurately record data on timesheets, plant sheets and daily running sheets;
- Review and sign all timesheets for staff under your supervision;
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, with appropriate protective clothing;
- Be available to participate in Councils on call roster;
Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications
- Hold a current and valid Heavy Combination (HC) Licence with experience.
- Hold a Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
- Demonstrated experience in civil construction activities associated with signs, culverts, potholes, roadside furniture and footpaths, and the construction of kerbs and gutters;
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and ability to actively encourage and promote a safe working environment
- Good verbal communications skills and the capacity to deal with employees and the public effectively
- Demonstrated experience in supervising staff, allocating work and managing plant and materials.
What we offer
- Ongoing training and personal development
- Wide range of diverse career paths to progress to
- Fortnightly rostered days off.
- Be part of a team with a focus on community
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
- Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $1,371.30 per week plus standard allowances, with progression up to $1,513.60 per week dependent upon skills and experience. This is a grade 14 in Council’s Salary System.
