The Opportunity: Further develop your leadership and management skills as you apply your civil construction experience to the road projects and waste services for the local community within the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council region. The Benefits: Flexible work arrangements with 9-day fortnight options. Professional development and training. Qld Local Government Award pay rates to reflect the qualifications and experience offered. Salary sacrificing. Employee Assistance Programme. Uniforms. A South Burnett regional location with low traffic commutes to work from the major centres in the region plus the community and lifestyle benefits of working within a 2-3 hour drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cooloola Coast, and Fraser Coast regions. The Duties: Reporting to the Council’s Operations Manager, the position will lead and supervise teams to provide a high standard of services within the community including construction, upgrades and maintenance of: Roads. Footpaths. Parks and gardens. Drainage. Waste collection, transfer and disposal A summary of the tasks needed to achieve objectives will include: Provide excellent team leadership. Manage civil works programmes. Prioritise daily, weekly, monthly and annual jobs. Monitor and improve labour and plant productivity. Quantify and arrange equipment, plant and materials for projects. Provide advice on plant and equipment replacement. Monitor and ensure compliance with Council Workplace Health & Safety policies. Operate plant, machinery and equipment. Ensure accuracy of daily timecards for civil, road and waste staff. The Successful Applicant: To perform the role, applicants will be able to demonstrate: The proven ability to work respectfully within an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Community with a recognition of traditional values and culture. Experience in road, footpath, parks & gardens and drainage construction and maintenance. Experience with waste collection, transfer and disposal. Competent with plan and design interpretation. Working knowledge of Awards, WPH&S and EEO requirements. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Proven leadership and management skills. Although not essential requirements, preference will be shown to applicants also able to provide any of the following: Formal qualifications / training relevant to civil construction, leadership and management. Local Government experience. Plant and equipment operator licences / competencies. Minimum HR driver licence. About Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council: With Cherbourg’s unique history going back to the late 1890’s, the first Cherbourg Community Council was elected in 1966 before taking over local management of the Community from the State in 1986. The Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council is the most Southern of the Aboriginal Local Government Areas in Queensland. More information regarding Cherbourg and the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council can be accessed from the Council’s website: https://cherbourg.qld.gov.au/council/our-history/ Applications: Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website. Enquiries: Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389. .
