Leading Hand Grading
Job No:
GRC900
Location:
Kilkivan, Queensland
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $61,951 pa plus up to 13% superannuation
- Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO
Leading Hand Grading
Level 6
Remuneration: $1,191.38 per week plus allowances and 13 per cent superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 11 September 2022 at 11.00pm AEST
No late applications will be accepted without prior approval. Only applications received via council's online application system will be considered.
About the Opportunity
The Leading hand works under remote supervision and is responsible for providing high level support to the Supervisor through the coordination and supervision of daily activities of work crews whilst performing construction and maintenance tasks.
Your day to day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Assist the Supervisor in achieving quality, safety and environmental outcomes for civil construction and maintenance activities.
- Implement and monitor policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements and ensure safety of all employees, contractors and members of the public.
- Complete risk assessments and follow established work procedures.
- Promptly raise issues with immediate Supervisor.
- Plan own work, and work of assigned staff to achieve task completion through efficient use of available plant, machinery and human resources.
- Supervise the daily work of the crew while establishing and maintaining an environment which encourages team work. Guide and assist trainees.
- Perform general labouring and operate plant for which the holder is licensed
- Ensure plant, tools and equipment is maintained in good order and in accordance with the operator’s manual, council’s procedures and best practice.
- Accurately interpret plans, instructions and specifications.
- Use judgement and experience gained within the trade to solve problems on the job.
- Implement traffic control schemes when required.
- Operate as a specialist, maintaining and operating heavy plant and equipment in a competent and efficient manner to deliver Council’s work program.
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated ability to perform work at trade or equivalent level under remote supervision.
- Ability to operate and maintain plant and equipment consistent with competencies held.
- Capacity to perform physical labouring tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively motivate and coordinate a team to complete daily jobs within a work environment of moderate complexity (BSBWOR502).
- Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and plan works in an environment of changing priorities and competing demands (BSBWOR404).
- Sound numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety considerations relevant to the area and proven ability to limit risks in this type of environment (BSBWHS401/RIIRIS301D).
- Ability to ensure all work is performed to meet legislative requirements and responsibilities of Council.
- Demonstrated ability and competency in efficient and safe operation of grader for road maintenance activities.
Mandatory Requirements
- Queensland ‘HR’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
- Construction Industry (White/Blue card).
- Possession of a Trade Certificate (Certificate III) and completion of RIISS00002 – Skill Set Leading Hand or willingness to complete such qualifications.
- Conduct grader operations or equivalent
- Conduct Roller Operations
While not mandatory for the role, the following qualifications are desirable:
- Completion of Course – Safe Work near Exposed Live Parts (Authorised Person – Energex)
- Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Certification – 30864QLD – Implement Traffic Guidance Schemes
- Authorised Person under Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002.
About the Benefits
GRC offers all valued staff considerable opportunities for professional development and education assistance, in addition to extending quality of life benefits such as health, fitness & wellbeing programs and employee assistance to their families.
What we offer?
- Nine day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Access to professional development and employee education assistance
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Robert Dwine, Coordinator Road Maintenance on 0417 447 264 or email robert.dwine@gympie.qld.gov.au.
For assistance in lodging your application using Council's online system please contact Pip Moir, HR Business Partner on 5481 0778 or email pip.moir@gympie.qld.gov.au
How to apply
Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable. (Please note: Applications will only be considered if a copy of relevant qualifications, tickets and licences are attached)
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday 11 September 2022 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.