Crew Leader Irrigation

Description:

Permanent Full Time opportunities available (9 day fortnight) Certificate III in Irrigation or significant experience in managing on-ground operational crews in the delivery of allocated irrigation work activities LGE 6 (S6LH) ($65,353 per annum + superannuation)
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
This role supports the delivery of the maintenance section’s objectives through providing supervision and technical advice to operational staff during irrigation maintenance activities. The role will provide field supervision for the delivery of weekly and daily works schedules across multiple maintenance works programs, encompassing management of service quality, technical compliance, worksite safety and delivery against schedules.
This role provides technical advice to operational staff on the practical completion of maintenance activities and works closely with the Team Leaders and technical specialists to identify resource capability and capacity needs in line with operational requirements and future objectives.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Mandatory
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with experience supervising field based or operational staff and providing technical advice and support in irrigation maintenance delivery related fields. Certificate III in Irrigation or significant experience in managing on-ground operational crews in the delivery of allocated irrigation work activities. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD) Current Manual “C” class driver’s licence.
Desirable
A high level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and professionally engage with and influence others. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop and maintain both internal and external work relationships. Sound problem solving skills with the ability to achieve creative, effective and efficient solutions to challenges and changes. Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) certified under the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Part 3 2016), or willingness to obtain. First Aid/CPR/Emergency Life Support Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
What We Offer
For further information review the Position Description.
17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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N01695, N04121_Crew Leader Irrigation_Updated Template_04112024_PD.pdf