Leading Hand opportunity at RVC

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in the construction and maintenance of Council’s infrastructure in line with Council’s operational and delivery plans.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the team to deliver safe and effective repair of pavement infrastructure and traffic control services in accordance with provided work plans, work zone traffic management plans and any other relevant legislation
• Assist in the preplanning, programming and delivery of routine works including post works record keeping requirements, and ensuring works comply with relevant specifications and legislative requirements
• Make modifications to traffic management plans provided by others in accordance with established and recognised standards when required
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation through completion of required documentation, reporting incidents/hazards/near misses and contributing to team discussions
• Initiate and encourage innovative work practices and procedures whilst maximising utilisation of resources
• Use and maintain small plant and hand tools in a safe and effective manner

About You 

We are looking for a motivated leader who wants to lead and mentor a crew to develop themselves and deliver work on time and within budget. You are -

• Experienced in a range of road patching vehicles and are able to prioritise your workload and crew efficiently
• Equipped with an eye for detail and able to complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Equipped with a safety-first focus and continuously looking for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community 

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Class HR Driver Licence 
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Traffic Controller
• SafeWork accredited certificate for Implement Traffic Control Plans 

About the Role

Full time: 76-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $56,217 to $64,651 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 12 January 2025

Contact: Kayden Challinor, Overseer Roads and Traffic Services - 0488 689 652 (during business hours)

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

1. Please review the Role Description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter - this is optional).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.