Traffic Control - Team Leader & Crew Members

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individuals to oversee our traffic management operations and ensure smooth, safe practices for our workers and travellers using public roads and related infrastructure. 

Opportunities include a Team Leader Traffic Control and 2x Traffic Control /Civil Crew Members.

Team Leader Traffic Control - to lead and supervise the traffic control crews on site. A temporary full time position for 12 months.

Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communications skills to provide guidance and support to team members, make quick decisions under pressure and have a strong commitment to safety. 

To be successful, you will have;

• A current SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards for Traffic Controller, Implement Traffic Control Plans and Prepare a work zone traffic management plan
• Extensive experience in traffic control or management and implement traffic management plans and protocols with the ability monitor and adjust traffic flow to enhance safety 
• Experience in a civil construction and maintenance field with competencies in using small plant and hand tools
• General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (white card)
• Current Drivers Licence (Class C, LR or ability to obtain)
• Working Under Overhead Powerlines accreditation (or ability to obtain)
• Certificate III in Civil Construction (or willing to undertake)

In addition to the traffic control tasks, you will have the opportunity to support the civil works across our construction, maintenance and precinct presentation teams within our local government area and can include concreting, drainage, pavements, street furniture and presentation of our city's infrastructure. 

Traffic Control Crew Members - to support the traffic control management and undertake general civil labouring duties across our city. Two temporary full time positions for 12 months.

To be successful, you will be a motivated team player and have experience in undertaking traffic management duties and civil construction. 

In addition to traffic control management, you will be required to carry out general labouring duties in the areas of civil construction, maintenance and precinct presentation. Duties include concreting, repair and patching potholes, signage and street furniture maintenance, stormwater drainage and general maintenance on Council's assets.

You will require;

• A current SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards for Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans
• Experience in traffic control or management and implement traffic management plans and protocols with the ability monitor and adjust traffic flow to enhance safety 
• Experience in a civil construction and maintenance field with competencies in using small plant and hand tools
• General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (white card)
• Current Drivers Licence

About us: 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

• Full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight 
• Temporary positions for a period of 12 months
• Commencing salary range for Team Leader from $1,269 - $1,346 per week (dependent on qualifications, skills and experience) 
• Commencing salary range for Crew Member from $1,084- $1,150 per week (dependent on skills and experience) 
• Plus Adverse Working Condition Allowance 
• Plus 11.5% superannuation
• Great organisational culture with a strong, values led and progressive team 
• Access to local government benefits and Shellharbour employee programs which include; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Fitness Passport, Provident Fund activities and more.  

Please Note: You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about these positions, please see the position descriptions for Team Leader Traffic Control or Crew Member Traffic Control.

Contact: Joshua Gettens, Team Coordinator Cemetery and Pavements on 0437 899 326.

Closing date: Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11.30pm. 

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Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following;

We are a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they treat our Community, Councillors, Customers and each other with respect and professionalism without regard to non-relevant criteria or distinctions.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. Our commitment promotes the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. To realise our vision for a child-safe Shellharbour, we know that we must work together to ensure our children are given every opportunity to be safe, happy and thrive.

Shellharbour City Council are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. We recognise the unique strengths and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disability to apply for positions at Shellharbour City Council and we commit to discussing reasonable adjustments to roles (such as work hours) and the work environment (for example, different office equipment) where we can, to enable people with a disability to join our team. By doing so, people with disability can contribute to the skills, experiences, and perspectives that make our team stronger. Together, we can create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At Shellharbour City Council, we believe that diversity is not just a policy—it's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.

To work with us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.