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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
In this role you will lead and guide the delivery of civil construction projects for the City, ensuring all services are delivered in line with the relevant safety standards, on time and budget.
The Civil Construction Senior Foreman, known as our Senior Construction Team Leader, is an integral part of the Works unit and team. You will have oversight of the responsibilities for a team of 20 staff, comprising Civil Construction Workers and Construction Team Leaders. The role also guides a range of external contractors onsite.
The position is based at the City’s Adam Street depot in Golden Square and works closely with other departments at the depot and across the organisation. A vehicle may be provided for commuter use subject to Council policy.
About You
As the successful candidate you will have skills and knowledge in civil construction, sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the ability to plan and execute works within a program and budget.
Previous supervisory experience in the construction or maintenance field is essential for this role, with the ability to provide guidance and assistance and work as an effective team member.
If you hold a Cert IV Civil Construction qualification or other formal qualifications with relevant work skills and/or significant experience in civil construction, we welcome your application.
A current driver’s licence with Heavy Rigid (HR) endorsement is required, with Heavy Combination (HC) endorsement being desirable.
This role will require Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller’s certificates and relevant Plant Operator competencies. Construction Induction Card, formerly known as Red Card is essential.
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position and you may be required to undergo a medical check for this position.
Benefits
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Luke Carracher, Construction Coordinator on (03) 5454 9527.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, your current CV/resume and statement addressing the key selection criteria by close of business Tuesday 30 July 2024.
Monthly based
City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia
City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia
