Civil Construction Team Leader

We are looking for a suitably qualified Civil Construction Team Leader to join the team.  You will be responsible for providing specialised services in the coordination of construction projects and activities (roads, footpaths etc.), including exercising advanced skills and knowledge using various systems, materials and/or specialised techniques and display high level skills in coordinating resources, managing time, forward planning and organising programmed works.

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate IV (Trade Level) in Civil, Horticulture or Building Construction or other relevant fields and extensive work experience.
• Competency certificate or equivalent experience in the operation of heavy plant (up to 24T GVM) and equipment, including Excavators, Backhoes, and Tip Trucks and Trailers in a road construction or maintenance environment. Must hold a current Medium Rigid Drivers license.
• Capable of advanced concrete and formwork, use of precision measuring instruments, pipe laying to line and grade, with proven ability to read and interpret plans and design drawings.

Essential required: 

• Medium Rigid Truck "MR" Class License
• Safe and competent operation of mechanical plant
• Confined space entry training
• White Card
• Traffic Management Accreditation

Position Hours: Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight. 

For further information on this position, contact Josh Wilkins, Capital Works Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• Flexibility: Take a long weekend every second week (9 Day Fortnight)
• Security: Job security and a variety of work activities
• Additional Leave:  Purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave per year
• Training: Great training and development opportunities
• High Superannuation: Competitive benefits, plus 15% superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program: Free counselling service for you and your family
• Salary Increases: Annual salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
• Parking: Onsite
• Other Perks: Corporate health memberships, gym, banking and lots more.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community. We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern. To access the full Safeguarding Policy, please click the link: https://www.gcc.tas.gov.au/safeguarding-children-and-young-people-policy-v3-30072024/

How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 27 April 2025

Position Description - Civil Construction Team Leader