Team Leader Bitumen Services

• This position is based at the Red Cliffs Depot
• Diverse work experience where every day is different
• Join a passionate and hard-working team delivering a variety of dedicated services to the local community

Carrying out the day-to-day leadership, supervision and direction of the bitumen sealing team.

We're currently searching for a hardworking and highly motivated Team Leader Bitumen Services to join our organisation in a full-time capacity.
Position details

• Full Time
• Job Number: R2530
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 7 November 2024

About the Opportunity
Carrying out the day-to-day management and supervision of the bitumen sealing team, ensuring resources are available and tasks are completed to the quality service standards required by Council in a safe and efficient manner.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification with some experience in the field of civil construction or hold a lesser formal qualification with substantial experience in the field Civil Construction
• Knowledge of all bitumen spray sealing activities and plant operations associated with civil construction works.
• Significant experience in project management and supervising work teams in bitumen spray sealing, road maintenance activities or civil construction areas.
• Ability to undertake the estimation of quantities of materials and preparations of costs for plant and labour hours for specific bitumen works.
• Hold a current Heavy Rigid Drivers Licence or willingness and ability to obtain within the first six months of employment at own expense.
• Hold a Dangerous Goods Vehicle Licence or willingness to obtain.
• Hold a current Level 2 First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Hold a current Construction Induction Card accredited by WorkSafe Victoria
• Hold a current Spotter Registration Certificate or willingness to obtain

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,027 to $101,094 per annum inclusive of maintenance allowance plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region
• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Option for an Annualised Salary Package
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

 Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.