Team Leader Grader x 2

Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area

• Full Time - 76 hours per fortnight.
• Balance your life with a 9 day fortnight.
• Carry out work that contributes to the community.
• 2 positions available.

The opportunity

We have two opportunities to join our Operations Team based in Corowa in the position of Team Leader Grader. These roles are responsible for supervising Council’s Grader Gang and operating Council’s plant in a competent and efficient manner in order to support the road maintenance and construction teams in its commitment to develop and maintain a safe and efficient road and transport network for Federation Council.

Criteria

1. Hold a Grader Operator Statement of Competency and/or demonstrated experience in this field.
2. Hold a current and valid Medium Rigid (MR) Licence with experience or the ability to obtain a Heavy Combination (HC) Licence within six months.
3. Hold a current and valid New South Wales Traffic Management Certificates in Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans.
4. Hold a General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
5. Demonstrated experience in road maintenance and construction activities associated with sealed and unsealed roads including being able to set levels on job sites.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices and ability to actively encourage and promote a safe working environment.
7. Demonstrated ability to Supervise works, as well being able to operate plant and be part of the team at the same time.

If you don’t meet all of the above, we are willing to provide training if we think you have skills that we can build on and the right mind-set for the role.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• The opportunity to explore a diversity of career paths.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Be part of a team contributing to your local 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 commences at $1,299.10 plus an attraction allowance of $65.80 per week, plus Award allowances such as adverse working allowance.

How to find out more

To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Human Resources team on 02 6033 8999.