Leading Hand/Foreperson - Civil Construction

Leading Hand/Foreperson - Civil Construction

Permanent

Salary from $83,993.22 to $92,780.60 per annum plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the role:

You will successfully Project Manage the work site operations including budgeting and sticking to deadlines to meet project schedules in construction and maintenance of Council's Engineering Infrastructure throughout the Wollongong LGA, such as:

• CBD Upgrades
• Car Park reconstruction
• Drainage Upgrades
• Cycleways and shared paths such as Grand Pacific Walk &
• Pedestrian Facilities

For more information on the current and future projects within the Wollongong LGA visit Future Works and Projects | Wollongong City Council (nsw.gov.au).

If you enjoy leading a team, variety in your work and want to make a visible difference in the community this may be the job for you!

This position involves undertaking repetitive manual tasks and applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description. As part of the recruitment process, assessments may be undertaken such as a practical and/or medical.

About you:

• You are an experienced Foreperson, who fosters a cohesive team environment.
• You are a positive leader, who delivers clear instructions and motivate a team to complete tasks to a high standard.
• You build strong relationships with other teams around you, successfully liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a timely and cooperative manner.
• You are a leader in safety with a strong focus to fulfill all your obligations in all areas of WHS.
• You have demonstrated initiative, and problem-solving skills working in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Interested?

Contact Mick Del Ben, Civil Coordinator - Central Works City Works on (02) 4227 7720 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 14 October 2024

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.