Construction & Maintenance Leading Hand

About Flinders Port Holdings

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles Port Lincoln Wallaroo Port Pirie Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australias top 10 companies with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

Flinders Port Holdings Civil and Construction team plays a key role in maintaining and improving critical port infrastructure across our sites. With a strong pipeline of ongoing works and continued investment in plant and equipment the team delivers a wide range of civil maintenance and construction activities.

We are seeking a Civil Leading Hand to support the efficient and effective maintenance of Flinders Port Holdings this role you will help lead a small team of operators and labourers coordinating daily activities to ensure work is completed safely to a high standard and in line with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Civil Team Leader in the coordination and delivery of civil maintenance and project works on site;

• Act as a hands on leader actively participating in daily tasks including the use of tools and operation of civil equipment;

• Provide daily direction and support to team members during task execution ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently;

• Promote safety by identifying hazards managing contractors and fostering a positive safety culture;

• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and pre-start briefings to communicate work plans and safety priorities; and

• Provide support to the Civil Team Leader and step into the role as required to ensure continuity of supervision and work coordination during absences.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Civil Construction trade qualifications or significant civil experience;

• Essential licences - excavator front end loader skid steer and HR or HC licence with ability to obtain others as needed;

• White Card and valid Drivers Licence;

• Experience and ability to lead small teams when required work collaboratively in a multi-skilled team and communicate effectively with others;

• Strong understanding of WHS practices JSEAs hazard identification and incident reporting is essential; and

• Reliable proactive and able to manage time well with minimal supervision.

Benefits

We care about our people thats why we offer a variety of benefits focussed on your wellbeing that support your career and life outside of work including:

• 14% Superannuation

• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive motivated and fun team environment

• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity

• Corporate Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank

Please click on the link provided to submit your application ensuring your Resume outlines your experience and qualifications.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of the company along with ability to hold a MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card). Dont worry if you dont hold an MSIC card if successful we will work with you to help you obtain it.

To be eligible for consideration applicants must hold Australian working rights.

Want to know more

If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.

At Flinders Port Holdings were committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including people with disabilities all age groups the LGBTIQA community and culturally diverse backgrounds including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.