Team Leader Construction Crew at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

76010.65

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Construction, Team Leadership, Road Maintenance, Drainage Construction, OH&S Compliance, Plant Operation, Problem Solving, Time Management, Technical Guidance, Communication Skills, Manual Excavation, Customer Service

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring the effective and sustainable management of the Council's built environment, helping oversee the construction, maintenance, and renewal of all civil infrastructure. The Construction Team Leader is an operational leadership role, offering direct support and guidance to a small team tasked with delivering Council’s in-house civil construction projects. Key responsibilities include: * Undertake labouring duties in road/drainage and other civil construction actives in accordance with time frames. * Be a team player and offer prompt guidance when the team require. * Provide technical guidance to junior or new staff members and support training activities. * Develop strong working relationships with supervisors and frontline employees. * Use knowledge and experience to problem solve and implement solutions. * Assist the unit in providing a customer focused service and efficient operation. * Suggest ways to work better and support in implementing improvement recommendations. * Work within Occupational Health and Safety Regulations/Codes of Practice and use all necessary safety equipment and safe work practices. * Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring Council staff and sub-contractor’s compliance to relevant OH&S policies, legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice. * Assist and support the Site Supervisor in providing effective leadership to a team of field staff and sub-contractors, focused on delivering high-quality outcomes through the continued development of team safety, capability, and engagement. About you To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated ability to play a leading role in the supervision and direction of work being performed by the team. In addition, you will have: * Communication skills, with the ability to provide instructions, demonstrate basic writing and speaking skills. * Experience in resolving work specific problems or responding to new situations. * Ability to work to plan and manage time effectively. * Proven ability in providing effective leadership to an individual or team. * Demonstrated experience, competency or qualifications in both road and drainage construction / maintenance and related activities. * Ability to perform manual work including lifting of weights and manual excavation (shovelling) in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. * Ability to operate Council plant including rollers, vibrating equipment and other minor plant and equipment. * Knowledge of relevant road laws and road sign regulations. * Knowledge of relevant safe work practices within a civil engineering environment. * Basic computer skills including the ability to use mobile devices including but not limited to smartphones. * Current Victorian Drivers licence. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Colin Millard | Coordinator Construction | CMillard@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [CMillard@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a small team in delivering in-house civil construction projects, focusing on road and drainage infrastructure. Ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently while providing technical guidance to junior staff.