Construction Foreperson - Sutherland Shire, Australia - Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire Council

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Sutherland Shire, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Things We'll
Trust You With:

This is a leadership role in Sutherland Council's Civil Construction team. You will be leading a construction team delivering upgrade and renewal works for our Council's assets.
You will be responsible for the development of a proficient civil construction team where you will be expected to complete all works in conformity to best practice.
Your role will require you to comply with WHS policies and take reasonable care of your own and other person's health and safety.
You will be innovative, bringing new ideas to the team as well as identifying obsolete and inefficient practices, making recommendations for change.

Things You'll
Do:

You will organise preconstruction planning and in consultation with your Superintendent develop project schedules including the estimation of required resources.
Using your proven leaderships skills, you will monitor the performance of staff, providing regular feedback and counselling / support where necessary.
Keep accurate records of plant, labour, materials and site activities consumed in completing works.
Communicate with the community advising on the impact the work will have to their usual activities. Where required, negotiate solutions to ensure work proceeds efficiently without causing undue inconvenience and delays to road users.
You will maintain the qualifications required for the role OR commit to obtaining required qualifications within an agreed time period.
You will be hands on and on the tools to mentor staff by using best practice by example.

Things You'll Be Proud** Of:

What you do makes a direct impact to the community your work makes a tangible difference for the better.
Working in a team that is respectful of others and values your input, you are always welcome to share innovative ideas for improvements.
Make a difference to your team your support will help others to grow their career within Council.
Showcasing Council's values in all that you do
Collaborate, Achieve, Respect, and Evolve.

The
Fine Print:
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Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated week commencing 18th September 2023
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Package:$77,400 - $82,100 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation
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Hours of work:Permanant Full-Time (38 hrs) with a 9-day fortnight

To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

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About Us:

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a cando attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being peoplecentred and working together as one.